It’s my fourth year in college and I’m still amazed that I’ve survived the past three years. Sure the college can be fun but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. I would’ve never survived these past three years without my friends. I would love to take all the credit for my survival in college but that wouldn’t be fair. If you’re a freshman in college you’re gonna need friends and here’s why:
1. They Can Help You Study
There’s nothing better than a friend who would sacrifice their sleeping time to stay up with you to help you study for a test. Sure, some of your classes probably have study groups but it’s better to study with a friend because they’re gonna be the ones who are gonna be tough on you and they’re gonna be the ones who want to see you succeed.
2. They Motivate You
If the thought of dropping out of college has never crossed your mind then you’re not doing college right. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about dropping out of college because it became too tough and stressful. Luckily, I had my friends there to give me inspirational and motivational advice. I guess you could say my friends were kinda like my personal mascots/cheerleaders.
3. They Can Be The Shoulder To Lean On When Things Get Tough
I have a counselor that I see three times a month, which in my opinion is clearly not enough because my life can be really complicated at times. Whenever I need a shoulder to cry on, need advice, or just need to vent to someone my friends are always available. I like to think of them as a 24/7 hotline for me personally.
4. They Can Be The Ones To Help You Destress
Your parents may tell you that you’re in college to learn and get your degree but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Before college I had never been to a party. Whenever I need a break from my studies, my friends always show me to a good time by taking me to a party. Of course, I may wake up the next morning with a hangover but it sure is nice to not think about school for a couple of hours. Sometimes you just need to back away from your schoolwork and do something fun with friends like going to party, going to the movies, going out to eat, etc. Sometimes you gotta have fun to take away the stress you have from going to college!
HCXO!