Truth Tuesday: College Friendships

Making friends and maintaining friendships throughout college is an entirely different experience than what it was like four years ago.

People that I spent every minute with two years ago known only communicate over the occasional "I miss you, hope all is well!" text.

The people I currently consider to be some of my best friends were simply classmates last year.

Here's what I've learned in my honest experience with college friendships:

1. The people in your program will become your family; they are the only people who will truly understand staying up until 2 am, and stressing out about a particular class.

You spend all of your time with them, and no one gets you like they do. Some of my best friends are people I met in my program.

2. ...But you won't be friends with everyone.

One of the most important things I've learned in college is that you will not click with everyone you met, and that's okay. I've met people, and even tried to be friends with some, and just realized we don't click.

3. You have to cut out time for your friends.

You make time for the things that matter. This especially applies to your friendships when life gets busy.

4. All of your friendships are different.

l was just saying this to someone the other day. Some of your friends will be the people you go to when you want a martini and sushi, while others will be the ones you watch old movies and order pizza with. Sometimes they are the same person, and sometimes are aren't, but you can't apply a one-size-fits-all approach to your friendships.

5. Some of your college friends will be your forever friends.

I am currently friends with people that I can imagine being by my side for all of the family vacations, gossip, and future stresses to come. I wouldn't want to have anyone else by my side.

6. Living with your best friend is not always a good idea.

People say this all the time, and I said, "yeah, but my best friend and I are different." Nope. Living with each other changes the friendship, and it can ultimately ruin friendships.

7. A lot can change in a year.

This is huge. My only advice? Don't be afraid of the change; embrace it. You never know what could happen. :)