Most of us have seen the movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” but what good is that when Valentine’s Day is less than a week away? Luckily, the Clarion’s got you covered with a guide on how to obtain a valentine in four days or less. Though not impossible, it is hard and does necessitate a little extra undertaking, but you love the challenge, right?

Dress to Impress

Whatever this means to you, be it a sequined dress or a hole-less pair of jeans, wear what you feel best in and act accordingly. This doesn’t mean you have to stray entirely from your usual style, but wear something that will give you the confidence to approach that girl you’ve noticed since orientation week or that guy in your psychology class. 

Put yourself out there

Your ideal valentine isn’t just going to fall into your lap out of nowhere—securing a worthwhile date requires at least a little bit of work. Very rarely are people a dynamo of connections with an unlimited supply of potential mates—most everyone has to put themselves out there at some point to explore their possibilities. So the next time you’re in line at Nagel or in the elevator at Sturm and someone catches your eye, strike up a conversation.

Utilize Tinder

This is the most sure-fire way to ensure you’ll have company on the upcoming Cupid Day. Just be prepared to weed through a plethora of offensive or clearly photoshopped profiles. Who knows, this last-ditch resort may just yield you the man or woman of your dreams in this technologically-saturated dating apocalypse.