11. The Ability To Give Honest Advice

The friends you make in college are unable to sugarcoat things for you and will give you their honest take on just about anything you could ever think to ask about. Your college friends are your biggest fans and they are unable to steer you wrong. They know your true desires and try to point you in the correct direction.

12. They’re The First People You Live With

Outside of immediate family, your college friends are typically the first people that you live with. Even better still, you’re making the choice yourself. As the old saying goes, friends are the family that you have a chance to choose. This allows you to develop a unique bond with them, as you learn how to survive in the world together.