I am currently a college student, but at any point in your life that you have roommates, you have to appreciate their existence. I was lucky enough to get to choose five of my best friends to spend every day with for the rest of my college career. That can sound pretty terrifying. It really is when you think about it. If you sign a lease with these folks, you are committed to staying in your humble abode with them possibly for years to come. You have to depend on these individuals for so much, and you become ridiculously close with one another.

There aren't enough words in the English language to properly thank my roommates for how they have enriched my life and my college experience. When you live with others there is a sense of transparency among the household. There is no reason to put up a facade. Rather, you are able to embody your truest self. When you're having a stressful week, your roommates are the ones that get to see your wash off your makeup and walk around the house in a bright green face mask. You don't second guess why you're roommate is doing jumping jacks in the middle of studying, because you know that's just something she does. Your house with these people is a no judgment zone. When you are crying for the fifth time today, because you are so overwhelmed by this week, your roommates are there to offer you yet another hug. If your roommate just got dumped and you haven't gone out and bought her brownies and wine for the chick flick night you're all about to have, stop reading this article and go get it right now.

In addition to the constant emotional support that you give and receive in your household, there is also academic support. We all have to take those classes that aren't directly related to our major. If you live in a household with a variety of academic majors, the chances are they can help you out with a field that you don't consider to be your forte. If they don't know exactly how to help you out with something, we are lucky to live in an age of technology. Now, you are not just relying on all of the contacts in your phone to help you through your biochemistry homework, you have all the help from your roommates' friends and classmates as well.

I am constantly inspired by my roommates to be a better version of myself. They encourage me to lead a healthy lifestyle, strive for academic excellence, and work hard towards my goals and aspirations. I can't thank them enough for being with me through the thick and thin of life. I know that I will always have a celebration committee in the midst of success and five other shoulders to cry on when times get tricky.