You may think that you have all the friends you need in your life while in high school, but I can promise you that you will lose some of those so called "best friends" along the way and once you start college. Yeah, you might keep one or two close friends from high school through your college years, but you will also find and make some new best friends in college that are going to stay with you through this journey and even after graduating college! Take it from me, a college sophomore, why the friends you make in college are going to be your actual best friends:
1. They will be a clean slate.
You will not have to worry about them holding a grudge on you for something that you did back in the 8th grade! This is a chance for you to start over and be yourself with people.
2. They are your choice.
From kindergarten through twelfth grade, you were basically stuck with the same people who you had to be friends with or just be nice to. Now, you are on your own, and can make the choice of whether or not you want them to be your friends.
3. They will always be up for adventure.
These are the friends that will be willing to make a Sheetz run or any food run at midnight with you! They will also be the ones who won't say no to a random drive around town or campus while blasting music in the car.
4. You do not always have to be together.
Sure, you may go to lunch or dinner together here and there, but you don't need to be with them 24/7. They understand that you have other things to do and you also understand that no matter where they are that they are still your friends!
5. You will be each other's biggest fans.
No matter how bad of a day one of you might be having, you always can count on the others to be there for you giving you love and support. Also, you can always count on having your own fan section regardless of the situation.
6. They accept and will add to your weirdness.
One great thing about college friends is that they will accept your weirdness because they think that is who you are when they first meet you! They will also add to this and start acting like each other, it is great having friends who can be yourself around!
7. They will always be there to listen.
If you ever need to talk to someone about something, you can always count on your college friends. They will sit down and let you rant endlessly and actually care. No matter what, they will always be willing to listen to you and whatever story you have to tell.
8. They are your second family.
Although you may be homesick and miss your family, you will always feel at home with your friends around. They will be your shoulder to lean on and your biggest support system while away from home!
