During your first year of college, there is a lot of change and not much consistency. You just left the town you've been in your whole life, along with your friends. Arriving at a university can be a bit intimidating... you don't know anyone, nobody knows your story, you're finally without rules and you aren't sure that you'll even make friends. Coming from a girl who was scared lifeless to even speak to anyone in her hometown, I have made the most incredible friends in four months and there are so many reasons to be thankful for that.

1. They're the people you don't really know how you met.

Coming to a university and not knowing anyone is scary. There are many different types of people and culture shock is in full force. It's hard to know who would even want to be your friend, so you jump at the site of people with similar interests as you. Whether it was through a mutual friend or messaging those girls on GroupMe before school started, it was probably one of the best decisions you've made thus far.

2. They believe in you.

When you're making that D in Chemistry or when you're failing your math class within the first two weeks, they're the ones that encourage you and spend countless hours teaching you the material. They are the ones who cut their workout in half to make sure you're not suffocating on that run around campus, but know that you're capable of making it.

3. They're still there when you stumble.

Whether it be going back repeatedly to the ex that isn't any good for you, finally getting your first kiss from a guy who turned out to be a jerk or even when you're puking in the toilet of the hall bathroom, they are there. They've seen you at your absolute worst and still want to be your friend.

4. There are NO boundaries.

We saw you puke Ramen in a church yard and we know all your 'Never Have I Ever' responses, so there's no need to be shy.

5. They don't sugar coat anything.

When you haven't showered in three days and you've eaten too much, they're the ones to tell you to get it together. When you're being arrogant, they're the ones who tell you to tone it down.

6. You're each other's biggest fan.

When you finally dump that boy after years of dating (we were secretly routing you on), they're the ones who show you how much you're worth. Or when you participated on that volleyball team and absolutely sucked, we still cheered you on.

7. They'll gain the freshman 15 with you.

Yes, it is a real thing people.

8. All of them are always broke. Just like you.

It's a cold world when you have $0.21 in your banking account and you're craving CookOut.

9. Your guy friends are really your guy friends. "... if anyone messes with our girls..."

They tell you when you're not looking up to par and come to you in private for advice. And when you go out, they're watching over their 'little sisters.'

10. You'll always have a good laugh on your worst days.

When you make a 33 on a test or a family member passes away, they'll always be there cracking a corny joke.

11. You don't have one closet, you have four.

When you have nothing to wear and you want to impress that boy, they give you their new shirt to wear. Or when the fire alarm goes off one hour before a meeting, they find you a dress, jewelry and shoes all in a matter of five minutes.

12. You've found your bridesmaids.

They'll be the people that will tell your most embarrassing stories at your wedding... like the time you took your Yeti to an advising appointment and it wasn't water you were drinking.

13. Inside jokes.

Shook. Chuffed. PTSD guy. Malibu for Two. "I lost what are the odds."

14. Your plans never go as planned.

Remember that time we tried to go to Paradise Falls, but ended up at Bear Lake Reserve? Or when you were going to go to Goodwill, but someone broke into the car?

15. They are the reason behind the best days of your life.

They'll always be the people who helped you through freshman year... the good and the bad. You make fun of each other and you give horrible advice, but at the end of the day, they're the ones who helped you create countless memories.

Don't take these people for granted.