For some people, going to the same college as their sibling is the last thing that they'd want to do. However, I'm not ashamed to admit that the fact that my sister is at Auburn was a very minor contributing factor in my college selection process. Therefore, I know that going to the same college as your older sibling is a blessing in disguise.

1. You always have transportation

Not having a car in college kind of sucks. How else are we supposed to get groceries? However, your sibling can chauffeur you around.

2. Therefore, going home and back to college is the best

There's always plenty of snacks, inside jokes, and singing in the car. And when we're on that note...

3. There is no judgment for your karaoke habits

Lack of musical ability is usually genetic so your sibling probably won't judge you when you sound like a dying cat while singing.

4. You get to avoid the dorm laundry rooms

Are there horrible women that fight with you over machines and put red socks in your white load in the dorm laundry rooms? Lucky for me, I wouldn't know. I even get to do my laundry for free!

5. They'll feed you when you come over

Sometimes the food you have in your dorm just isn't enough. That's when you go to your sibling's house for chicken nuggets. And when they don't have anything, that's when you go to the drive-through.

6. You can talk to them about anything

7. ...And they'll tell you it's going to be OK.

They've been through all of this before, so they know what to do and what to say to make you feel better.

8. But you don't have to be with them all the time

9. You'll always have a best friend at college

Through all the ups and the downs of college, my sister is always there for me. At this point, I honestly couldn't imagine being at school without her.