will having a gf hamper ur career?

I guess, you have to choose someone who has the same values and goals in life as you do. It seems that you both have different priorities in life right now. I think talking to her and telling her your motivation in life will make your relationship stronger. It feels good to achieve your goals if you have someone who supports and understand you. Just don't forget to extand that same understanding to her. Happy myloting.

i think i can answer this one even though you asked only the guys . i had a bf when i was in college taking up pyschology but was still able to have a 1.57 average with flat 1 as the highest. it actually depends on the person herself and the boyfriend. like elders say, "boyfriends or girlfriends should be an inspiration and not a distraction."

It is so very true that a girl friend can be very distracting. But one thing to keep in mind is that how it effects you and your studies is 100% up to you. She is not the problem. How you handle it is where you are running into trouble. If you know you have a lot of homework and you dare not put it off make sure she understands what your priorities are and if that will not work with her then perhaps a breakup is in order. This is especially true if after knowing how important your studies are to you she keeps wanting more of your time. So sit her down and tell her how it has to be. If she sees that as a problem then perhaps you should break up because she clearly does not have your best interest at heart.

I had a bf while in college, and am now married to him... and no, it did not hamper my studies. It's just a matter of realising that school is a priority, and your gf has to realise that, too. The decisions you make now can and will affect the rest of your life... so you need to be able to make time for studies, even if that means forfeiting a bit of the time you would otherwise spend with your gf. A good idea is to make a "date night". Any other day of the week you can dedicate as much time as you need to your studies and your gf should agree to be understanding - but one night, Friday night might be best so it doesn't interfere with school, you dedicate to her. That way you can be dedicated to your studies without it affecting your relationship.