Every college student needs an awesome best friend. You need someone to get you through those long nights studying, relationship troubles, and, of course, to do something irresponsible with now and again. No one is a better model of best friendship than everyone's favorite explorers, Miguel and Tulio from "The Road to El Dorado." Whether you're the idealist dreamer or the practical planner in your friend pair, these two can perfectly sum up pretty much every important moment of your college friendships.
1. When you're trying to get ahead on homework, but the new season of "Daredevil" just came out
There are few greater dangers than you and your bestie sharing an addiction to the same TV show...especially when it's a Netflix series.
2. When your best friend tries to be your "wingman"
Your crush doesn't need to know about that time you were late and showed up to class in your pajamas.
3. The first time you see a spider in the dorm showers
This is especially applicable if you happen to be roommates.
4. When you're cajoling your friend into some ill-advised adventure with you
This could be anything from joining a club sport you've never played to doing a pub crawl for your 21st birthday.
5. When your friend goes over to talk to your crush
Word to the wise: having your friend try to feel out someone's romantic feelings for you is never a good idea.
6. When you're trying to find each other in the dorm cafeteria
"I'm by the window." There are windows everywhere! The whole room is windows!
7. The first time you pull an all-nighter to finish that paper you've been putting off forever
No one escapes college without at least one night of caffeine-fueled cramming and typing until your wrists cramp.
8. So, is your current CFA this person, or that person?"
9. When you get into a fight, especially when it's over something stupid
As much as you love your friend, she works your last nerve.
10. When you know you've lost the argument...
OK, maybe she's actually right.
11. When you catch someone being mean to your best friend
The only one who gets to mercilessly make fun of her is me, thank you very much.
12. When you throw a party and your friend's ex shows up
Excuse me, sir, I didn't see your name on the RSVP list.
Finding your niche in college isn't easy, but the bond you have with your best friend these four years is one of the deepest bonds you'll ever make. I know lots of people who are still close to their college besties decades later. Here's to you, your best friend, and all the times you'll have together in college. Happy spring!
