College brings hundreds of new experiences and new memories, and who better to have by your side through it all than your best friend? Of course, best friends back home are just as special, but there are definitely some things that only a college bestie will have to put up with. A college best friend is especially wonderful for many reasons, including these below:

1. They can't make judgments based on your past

Why? Well, because they only know what you tell them!

2. If you share the same major, you now have a study buddy

What's better than comparing wrong answers with your bestie?

3. They haven't heard all of your stories

Nothing is worse than someone saying "you told me that already." Fortunately, your pal probably hasn't heard about that one time you did that one thing. Yay!

4. They are only minutes away

Unless you aren't living in the dorms, your best friend is usually within walking distance. Perfect for when you need to get to them quickly to tell that story, right?

5. They keep you focused

Having a pal that will remind you of the importance of succeeding is a blessing because sometimes we just cannot stay motivated ourselves.

6. But they also know how to have a good time

Occasionally we all need to let loose to relieve college stress, and who better to do it with than the person who can be a best friend, wingman, and responsible adult (sometimes), all in one? Sounds like a good deal to me.

7. They always give the best advice

I've turned to my college bestie on countless occasions, simply to ask what to do. I've never met someone more real than a person who does not cater their answers based on your past, this is important!

8. They introduce you to their friends

Suddenly you have made a whole new group of pals! This can also work vice versa, of course. There is no such thing as too many friends.

9. They can teach you new things

This can be just about anything. If your friend is from a completely different state or country, you can get a taste of their culture and experiences. If your friend knows an awesome food place, that also counts. New is new!

10. They aren't with you constantly

We have all been with a person so often that we feel ourselves going crazy. The best part about having a college best friend is that they usually live farther away from us so we can't see them as often as friends from our hometown. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, right?

Your college best friend really went out on a limb by talking to a person that they probably have never seen before, so be sure to thank them for sticking around and giving you a shot. After all, you could be crazy, and maybe you are... but that's could be just another reason to thank them!