During our high school years, we operate under the erroneous belief that the friends we make during this time period will be our lifelong friends. However, it is the friendships that we make during college that stand a greater chance of surviving over the long haul. College is when many of us find our true selves and go through an intense self-discovery process.

This is one of the primary reasons your college friends will be your friends for life and the following list is a compilation of 12 more compelling reasons why.