After concluding my first semester at college, I've realized that each new friend that I've made along the way is important in their own special ways. Each one adds something different, but at the same time, is entirely necessary to my life. Can't live with them, can't live without them.

1. The Friend That Keeps You Young

This is the friend who wakes you up the morning after you go out and always debriefs all the drama that happened after you ended your night. They keep you young with their own mess-ups, hilarious moments, and energy that will always leave you laughing at their life.

2. The Good Influence

When debating whether to go out or not, order late night pizza, study for an exam or sleep, this friend will always recommend that you do the right thing: stay in, eat healthy, study, and keep a clean record. This is the friend that helps keep your grades afloat and really keys into your guilty conscious.

3. The Bad Influence

Opposing the "good influence” friend, this friend is the one that brings out your fun, spontaneous side. This friend always encourages a night out, that late night pizza and sleep over study. This friend brings out your wild side and, for the most part, that can be a good thing.

4. The Workout Buddy

Whether this is a close friend or someone you met at the gym, this friend is the one you always call when it’s time to workout. They are the friend that is always down to get a good burn in and not make you face the collegiate gym alone. Your relationship might not span far from the athletic center, but you are confident you would have easily gained the Freshman 15 without them.

5. The Homework Helper

This friend is someone you met in class and is the person you text for all problems homework related. You find yourselves spending long hours together in the library slaving over a last-minute project. They are not in your social circle but may know more about you due to late night chats over dreaded assignments. And when you see them outside the library at a social event, you immediately rekindle that old academic flame. These friends make every assignment a little better.