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7 Funny Valentine's Day Cards for College Students

Whether you love or hate this Hallmark holiday, one thing's for sure: Valentine's isn't really designed for college students. That is, until now!

by Claire Carter and Matt Bradshaw

Last Updated: Apr 18, 2023

Originally Posted: Feb 14, 2018

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love or hate this Hallmark holiday, one thing’s for sure: It’s not really designed for college students. Roses are expensive, greeting cards are sappy, and boxes of chocolate aren’t included in your meal plan. Isn’t it about time someone catered to the broke, jaded, scholarly 18–20-somethings of the world? Well, it’s your lucky day! We’ve come up with some sentiments that any college student can relate to. Print them up, hand them out, and soon everyone on campus will know what is really close to your heart. (Written by Claire Carter; artwork by Matt Bradshaw of Gerbil With A Jetpack)

For the one you truly appreciate:

Open book Valentine

For the perfect couple:

For the one you pledged your soul to:

For the one you’d do anything for:

For your favorite procrastinator:

For the no-nonsense type:

For the real love of your life:

Looking for fun date ideas and other student-friendly ways to celebrate? Check out our "Valentine's Day" tag, and have a happy, heart-filled day!

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About Claire Carter

Claire Carter

Claire Carter is the Director of Content at CollegeXpress and a proud alumna of the University of Maine, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in English. Go Blue!

About Matt Bradshaw

Matt Bradshaw

Matt holds a B.A. in communications from the State University of New York at Oswego and is Production/Web Content Manager at Carnegie Communications, working primarily in the magazine production department. His previous blog work can be found at Cinematical.com (now part of America Online's Moviefone.com site) and his acts of carfoonery (cartoon buffoonery) can be found at his website Gerbil With a Jetpack.

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