Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?
Two people sit at the Pylons on sunset.
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and with the holiday’s arrival comes gifts of bouquets and candy to the Blacksburg campus.
For students, Valentine’s Day plans are as unique as the couples themselves.
Because Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, junior Maddie Fulk and her boyfriend, Rob, will be spending the evening together, enjoying takeout and watching a movie at home. They plan to visit the Blacksburg Farmers Market on Saturday morning.
Lily Webb, a senior, is meeting with her long-distance boyfriend, Sam, at the halfway point between each other — Charlottesville. They’re planning to explore the downtown area and “go to a few pet stores to look at the cute animals.”
What is the most romantic thing your significant other has done?
“He likes to bring me flowers and surprise me with coffee,” Fulk said. “It’s the little things that mean the most to me.”
“The most romantic thing my boyfriend has done for me is give me a drawing of my favorite animal — a parakeet. It was very thoughtful, especially because I know he does not particularly like drawing, but did it because he knew how much I would appreciate the gift,” Webb said.
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you?
While Fulk considers Valentine’s Day a “Hallmark holiday,” she finds it “nice to have an excuse to plan a date and do something together.” Fulk and her boyfriend are “very much quality time people over gift-givers” and enjoy spending the holidays together.
Webb said she appreciates Valentine’s Day because it’s “a good reminder of your partner and the positive impact they have on your life.”
Events on the Blacksburg campus
If you’re looking to squeeze in a fun workout before Valentine’s Day, attend Single’s Cycle at McComas Spin Studio. The class is at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. All Hokies in attendance will receive complimentary swag. Or try Partner Yoga at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 in McCommas Studio B. Attendees can participate in the raffle for yoga gear.
Here are a few of the Valentine’s Day events planned on the Blacksburg campus:
- Valentine's Day with the Hokie Wellness Mental Health Initiatives Team
- Nail Salon: Love Yourself
- Tea at Two
- Roots and Roses: Valentine's Date Night Meal at West End
- Performance: Lakecia Benjamin
- Open Mic Night at Deet's Place
Virginia Tech Valentines
Share Valentine’s Day spirit and Hokie pride with loved ones with these downloadable Hokie Valentine’s Day Cards.
Written by Anja Hemesath, a senior and a student writer for Virginia Tech Communications and Marketing
