How to approach women on college campus?

johnb41
Hi everyone,

I'm a junior who has just moved back to campus, and despite being an upperclassman, I still haven't quite figured out how to approach women in college. For the last two years, I've essentially had no love life, and I'd like to change that this year. Can any of you offer some advice? Any advice from college girls would be especially appreciated! Basically, I have two questions. Thanks!

(1) Is it okay to approach women that you don't know at all on campus, or is that seen as creepy/desperate? I'm not sure whether it would come across as sleazy, because if I don't know her, then obviously I'm just approaching her because of she's attractive. For example, sometimes I'll see a cute girl in the cafeteria or just walking across campus--is it okay just to go up to her and introduce myself? If not, what in your opinion are some more acceptable alternatives for socializing with women?

(2) If approaching a woman is fine, then what do you say? I find that this is particularly challenging from a male perspective, because we are always being told that we want to make our intentions clears so we don't wind up in the dread friend zone. But then I also wouldn't want to be too forward and freak the girl out. Can you guys suggest any openers that would break the ice and get my intentions across in a way that a girl would be comfortable with?
How to approach women on college campus?
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