Student life can be greatly improved by making friends here on campus.

College friends are the people to hang out with and who invite you to parties, but they can also have an impact on other parts of one’s life.

Obviously study groups are a big help. I met one of my college friends in an English class. He was awful at writing papers and I was awful at math.

We combined powers and aced our finals.

My friends keep me on track with my workout routines. Widening one’s social circle can also help with  meeting new people. Some of whom may be interested in starting a romantic relationship.

Friends can also help when it comes time to get a job. Some employers are known to pay special attention to applicants who are friends with current employees. That relationship is what opens up the chance for an interview.

And later down the line friends can help with networking. A lot of times I’ve used my friends as references on applications. They know you best and they can talk you up to your future manager.

One of my friends helped me get a job that paid almost twice as much as the job I was in. Nobody even knew the position had opened up until I already had it.

Students who have friends in their courses are more likely to show up to class to see that friend. While bonding, friends also serve to associate that class with happier emotions. A friend in a class equals showing up. When this happened to me I didn’t even pay attention, but I got a better grade because of attendance alone.

I carried over a few friends from high school. We had different classes so we met different people, but when we all got together it was a beautiful mix of awesome people. I made close to ten new friends in one night who I still talk to.

Make friends with people you find interesting and engaging. Branching out can lead to new perspectives, cultures, and traditions.

Friends teach each other about things they have never even thought of.  I’ve learned things that I know will stick with me my entire life. And the more varied the group of friends, the more opportunities to grow and learn.

All friends really need to do to make our lives better is to get us out of the house. I know a lot of people think they’re fine staying inside and are  perfectly happy to watch Netflix all day. As much as you love watching episodes of “Friends,” it may be time to hang out with your real ones.