More than 100 university students in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province paired up as couples for a week in an activity aiming to help strengthen their relationships with the opposite sex, media reported Sunday.

The week-long activity, held by the student union at Southeast University's College of Civil Engineering, saw 50 pairs of young men and women that would earn points for posting photos with their partner online doing couple-like things, such as sharing a drink with one straw and hugging.

The couples were also encouraged to post photos of themselves exchanging kisses through plate glass.

"We hope all students, male or female, can find happiness and the courage to pursue love," said Gao Yuqin, a co-initiator of the activity.

Some said they hoped to continue their relationships.

Yangtze Evening Post