Almost every high school senior counts down the days until they can leave for college. They dream of the day where they can make their own decisions, make new friends, and become a new person as they venture out into the world. Although college is an amazing experience, home sickness is extremely real and almost every college freshman will experience it. After two weeks of being on campus, one will eventually find friends that will be a part of their life forever. These friends will end up making your college experience unforgettable and allow you to be comfortable in your home away from home.

College friends are a constant support system.

No matter what is going on in your life, they will constantly support you. Living in a dorm allows your best friends to be right around the corner. You are able to talk to them about anything, whether it’s twelve in the afternoon or three in the morning. They may not always agree with your decisions, but they will always be there and allow you to express your feelings. They will reassure you, letting you know you’ll survive the week and that the weekend will make everything better.

We’re all on the same page.

After being with your friends for two weeks, you’ll know everything about them. You’ll know which guys are off limits, where to go to eat, and what parties to go to. You’ll know when they have class, what toppings they like on their pizza, and their favorite movies. You have inside jokes with each other, which constantly make you laugh throughout the day. You live in your own little world with your college friends so when you head home for break it just doesn't feel normal.

There is always more than one wardrobe to choose from.

Living on a floor with a bunch of girls means an abundant amount of clothes. Whether you need a cute cardigan for class, or a new shirt to go out in, they’ll have it. You will always find yourself raiding your friend’s closet for a new outfit, because you’ll probably get sick of your own clothes by the third week of college.

They are our parents and friends at the same time.

Everyone looks forward to making their own decisions at college, but sometimes we need someone to tell us when we’re making the wrong decisions. Whether it’s our friends telling us not to dance with that guy or to get sleep before a big exam, they’ll always have our backs. Although friends will always be right next to us making the same stupid decisions, they will always look out for us and make sure we don't embarrass ourselves.

They see us at our worst and at our best, but still love us.

College is full of many different emotions. Emotional breakdowns, long nights out, and bad decisions are just a few events that happen throughout school, but college friends are there through them all. The best part about college friends is that they have been in your position before, and love you more for it. College friends are also there for all of the great times. Good grades, great memories, long talks. Overall, college friends have seen us high and low but will always love of us for who we are.