Most universities allow the students who reside on campus to choose their roommates. There is a likelihood that roommate groups are formed early on for the following academic year and are comprised of your best friends. However, one might not realize the transition that it may take to turn your best friend that you see in class three times a week into your permanent "sleepover buddy" for the entire school year.

I feel that there will always be ups and downs to any roommate group no matter how big this transition may be at first. Although there are some disagreements at times, I hope you come to the realization like I did that having roommates is a must-have to fulfill any college experience. Here are three reasons why my three suitemates with its added bonus of making our recently, new mate feel welcomed can be considered my "saving grace."

1. It makes life exciting.

There is never a dull moment. The expression of the many different personalities, the laughs, and the aggravation that comes with academics can be heard from a mile away. Especially this year, my suitemates were able to bring out angles of me that I, myself, thought were nonexistent. Each of us has our own way of expressing ourselves, which has brought me to a further understanding of how beneficial it is to spread positive energy onto others.

2. They stick by you.

Through thick and thin, they are always there for you. I feel that looking out for one another is essential in any relationship. I feel that suitemates are a special case, however, since they should be considered to be your backups at least 97% of the time. No further explanation is needed when one of your suitemates is having a bad day; you just know. They will always be the first one to cheer you up, where a response does not have to be sent through a text message.

3. An automatic support system.

In a social sense, as well as academically, they are all a reliable support system. Throughout the group, we vary in the ways we go about our social lives. Also, no two class schedules are the same since most of us are not striving towards the same career path. I feel that there would be more competition than support if we were all in the same major. Luckily, this is not the scenario. The support is more individualized throughout since one roommate can tell when the other is cramming for a test.

Overall, I feel that I would be lost if I was not given the opportunity to get to know such a great group of wonderful people. Treasure the moments and continue to laugh all that you can; your spring semester will be over in the blink of an eye.