In college, you will most likely meet a few friends from out of your home country. Though they will laugh at your accent from time to time, admit it, you love them. Besides them being awesome, here are 50 reasons to love an international friend.

1. They show you an entirely new culture.

2. If they are from a Latin American country, they will kick your butt at soccer or futbol.

3. They think you are weird.

4. The do not judge you even though they think you are weird.

5. Your driving record is no longer questioned, because they really, really need a ride.

6. They partake in your obsession with Taco Bell even though it is not "real" Mexican food.

7. They are generally pretty smart and will help you with homework.

8. Usually, they cannot sing any better than you.

9. You pick up on a few of their words.

10. You might become fascinated with other cultures and end up majoring in something like International Studies.

11. They are different from you, which makes them exciting.

12. They do not care about politics near as much as "that one family member," so conversations are hardly ever strained.

13. They teach you about yourself.

14. Sometimes, they flirt. That's ok, they are not looking for a commitment either. Remember, you live in different countries.

15. They are all for adventure!

16. The biggest big city, is their favorite weekend destination.

17. You end up learning how cool you really are depending on your international friends treat you.

18. In reference to No. 16, if they invite you to their country, you are cool.

19. They laugh at your "American ways" but remain friends with you.

20. You learn dodgeball is much more serious of a game than ever before.

21. Same goes for ultimate frisbee.

22. They are super motivated in all aspects of life (school, sports, you name it)

23. Depending on their culture, they are either perpetually early or late for every event.

24. You will probably become better in your own language since you help edit your international friends' papers so much.

25. They ask 101 questions about mundane events when first arriving, but you learn to appreciate the questions since you probably never thought about them in the first place.

26. Internationals give surprisingly good relationship advice.

27. Their sense of style is an interesting combination of cute and lazy, but hey, whatever works.

28. The guys in Spanish speaking countries really value their hair gel.

29. Saudi students are perfectionists.

30. Since Saudi students are perfectionists, you either increase your studying schools or feel stupid.

31. The Chinese/Japanese cultures are so unlike America that having an Asian friend is like learning about an entirely different world.

32. Prejudice and racism is so overrated.

33. It is perfectly OK for your friend group to be culturally diverse.

34. They are genuinely interested in learning more about you, and you end up feeling the same about them.

35. Hearing literally any other nationality say "y'all" is hilarious. Ask your nearest international friend to demonstrate.

36. Finding common interests from your childhoods is like finding the pot at the end of the rainbow. Everyone remember Bedazzlers?

37. Once again, they just do not understand American's obsession with Taco Bell or Mexican restaurants in general.

38. Favorite question: What is sweet tea?

39. Favorite reaction: After they try sweet tea.

40. You learn that regardless of their nationality, funny YouTube videos are still funny.

41. Pajama parties are definitely still a thing.

42. There is a possibility of getting cool knick-knacks from their home countries.

43. The importance of long-distance friendships is established.

44. Sonic runs become habitual.

45. They eventually accept Taco Bell as a way of life.

46. You learn some very culturally diverse jokes.

47. Somehow, you become an honorary member of the school's Multicultural Club.

48. You learn how to cook some awesome dishes from their countries!

49. They make you feel like family.

50. Your love capacity expands, and you are a genuinely happier person because of them.