College is a time to find yourself. Some say that high school was the time of their life, but to most people, college is the real time of their lives. And I can't help but agree! College has not only helped me become more independent, but it gave me the best friends that I know I will keep in my life forever. Here are some of the reasons why these friendships differ so much from friendships back at home:

1. Their closet is your closet. You know everything that is hanging up, in their drawers, and hidden underneath their bed.

2. They see every side of you. Good, bad, and weird. They know who you are when you're in a bad mood or in a great mood and don't treat you any different.

3. They force you into having a good time even when you think you don’t want to. It might be a lazy night but they will get you out of bed and not let you go to sleep until 3 a.m.

4. You’ll watch each other do embarrassing things countlessly. Each weekend will be filled with embarrassing stories and embarrassing pictures but you wouldn't want anyone else to be a part of it.

5. You’ll remind them of all their embarrassing things daily.

All these pictures and moments will never be lived down. They will cry with you about eating the crappiest cheapest food. Everyone is in an understanding that they can't eat the way they used to at home. Hot Pockets and frozen burritos are delicacies at school.

6. Leaving your friends from home is easier than leaving your friends from school.

They replace your family when you're homesick. They know how much family means to you, so they will be your family when you need them the most.

7. They’ll swipe you into the dining hall when you’re out of swipes. They’ll distract you from studying during finals' week, which isn't actually always a bad thing. They’re your home away from home.

College friends get you in a way that other people don't. There's something about endless sleepovers, studying, and laughter that makes college friends some of the finest people you will ever meet. They see you the way your family sees you, and they accept you. You appreciate your college friends in a way that only they can understand.

They truly are people you don't want out of your life.

Love you my KDOOMz.