Love permeates the air on Valentine’s Day, but for some Ball State students, that love can be pricey.
Fox Business reported that Americans spent $17.3 billion on Valentine’s Day last year with an average of $133.91 being spent per love-struck individual.
In 2012, Americans aged 18-24 spent even more at $148.05 per person.
People tend to derive unrealistic expectations of romance from movies or other forms of pop culture, said Devon Powers, an associate professor of communication at Drexel University in an interview with the university’s website. She said these visions can be hard to discard, even after recognizing their invalidity.
Ball State students share what they envision as the ideal Valentine’s Day and we figure out the cost.
The night in
Senior elementary education major, Taylor Whipkey said he would enjoy a peaceful night in with his girlfriend complete with a homemade Italian theme dinner, a romantic comedy and s’mores by the fire.
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The grand gesture
Freshman actuarial science major Joshua Funderwhite would prefer a romantic and upscale Valentine’s Day. He would fly to Hawaii with his girlfriend, book a resort on the water and end the date with a fancy dinner and a proposal at the beach.
An evening in Muncie
Freshman Mallory Thatch said the perfect Valentine’s Day would include flowers and a night out at various Muncie venues. Her evening would ideally end with a movie in her dorm room.
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