This semester, Aggies have a new option other than dating apps and pick-up lines β a more scientific method known as the Marriage Pact. The matchmaking survey is designed to pair students based on their compatibility. So far, 88 schools have taken part in the initiative, with over , students participating in the survey. The experiment is meant to be fleeting β only lasting one week a year β a unique approach aiming to represent the fast-acting atmosphere love brings.
With over 50 questions to answer, the online survey touches on a multitude of topics, ranging from morality to questions about taboo subjects. The team responsible for bringing the Marriage Pact to Aggieland includes hospitality, hotel management and tourism sophomore Katelynn Healy.
The Marriage Pact is a great way to meet people that you could get along with β¦ that you otherwise would have never been able to meet. It can link friends together who might have never crossed paths on campus. With such a large student population in mind, the Marriage Pact team ran into some roadblocks when it came to student participation.
They soon realized that word-of-mouth marketing would only bring them a limited number of participants. Biomedical sciences sophomore Aman Anoop advertised it in a myriad of ways, even dressing up as Cupid to convince students to participate.
Not everybody thought the word marriage was daunting. The mystery of the perfect match continued to unravel until the Marriage Pact closed on Oct. Despite the nerves, others find that the element of surprise adds to the excitement. Mystery aside, what started as a fleeting survey has become a recurring event at campuses across the country.
