The 7 Friends Every Collegiette™ Needs

Whether they’ve been in your life forever or you just met them recently, your group of friends probably has a pretty diverse cast of characters. Alone, they’re there for you whether you need to vent at 3 a.m. or spend the hard-earned paycheck that’s burning a hole in your pocket. Together, they make up the solid support system you’d be lost without. Read on for the 7 friends every collegiette™ needs. 

1. The Boy Friend That’s Not Your Boyfriend
He’s clued you into the meaning behind your mega-crush’s actions, rearranged your furniture when you discovered feng shui, and given you straightforward advice without debating pros and cons for hours on end. Though you may have had some steamy daydreams with your BGF as the starring hunk, try not to let this friendship go down the When Harry Met Sally road. Having an easy to hang with platonic buddy provides a reprieve from the endless drama of a group of girlfriends. Don’t downplay what his friendship means to you. Even if his cheeks turn bright red and he responds with a playful punch and a bashful “thanks,” let him know how much you appreciate having a great guy friend around. 

2. The Study Buddy
After making awkward eye contact with her for your entire first semester of college, the  obligatory small talk in which you discovered your matching majors has since turned into a nice companionship. Since she’s just as obsessive as you are about her schoolwork and won’t deny herself a pint of Ben and Jerry’s to make it through a late night cram session, you’re a scholastic match made in heaven. Plus, with a friend right next to you during a snooze-inducing lecture, time flies by a lot faster. Be careful not to take advantage of your study buddy, though. An occasional “OMG, I overslept! Can I have the notes from Wednesday?” text is alright, but be sure to return the favor when she needs it or else not only will your GPA drop, but so will your number of friends.