Have you ever wondered what makes your classmates so great? They’re someone you spend several hours each day with, and the time seems to fly by.
In high school, friends are an invaluable resource when it comes to navigating the social minefield that can make or break your class experience, so it’s important to choose wisely when it comes to picking them. Luckily, you don’t have to look very far; your classmates can become your friends.
There are plenty of reasons why classmates should be friends, but we’ve narrowed them down to ten top reasons that any student should consider before taking the leap into friendship. Take a look!
1) It gives a sense of belonging
It’s no secret that we all want to feel like we belong. That sense of belonging is especially important for middle, high school, and college students. College students know this better than anyone: even though they’re considered adults, they still need friends!
So why not give your classmates a chance? It might be just what you need to get through the day.
2) They know each other’s strengths and weaknesses
It’s important to have a support system when you’re in school. You need people who can give you constructive criticism and help you grow as a person.
When your classmates are your friends, they know what each person is capable of and can offer this type of support.
3) They already know how to get along
Having a friend from school is great because you already know how to get along with them.
It’s not like meeting someone at a bar or on Tinder and trying to figure out if you’re compatible. In such cases, you’ll have to go through the process of verifying their identity, getting to know each other’s interests, and only then building trust before getting along fully.
But as classmates, you already have shared the experience of being in the same place for many hours daily, so getting along will not be so difficult.
Even if you’re new to a class, you can use resources like Nuwber to find out some details about your new acquaintances to find icebreakers and common interests. Anyway, you are already united by being in school together.
4) Their friendship feels natural and makes sense
It’s much easier to be friends with someone who has gone through the same experiences as you and understands what you’re going through when it comes to school.
Not only do you share a history with your classmates, but you also might have many of the same interests and goals. But, most importantly, you know that the other person has been in your shoes.
You may be able to help them with their studies, or they may be able to help you with yours.
Plus, your classmates are probably in similar positions as you (whether it’s about school or life), so they’ll understand your thoughts and feelings.
5) Your classmates can be your biggest cheerleaders
It’s hard to find people who will support and be there for you when things are tough. But it’s not impossible!
A classmate can be your partner-in-crime, a shoulder to cry on, and the person who always has your back.
Do you know how they say misery loves company?
If you and your classmate are having a bad day, you can turn to each other and brighten your moods. You don’t have to feel so alone in feeling lousy. You have someone who will understand what you’re going through without asking too many questions or prying into your personal life.
6) For motivation
It doesn’t matter if you’re the smartest or the best athlete in your grade; there’s a place for everyone to shine. And when you help others find their light, it helps them shine just a little brighter.
Helping others is one of the most fulfilling things anyone can do, and when classmates become friends, they create a lifelong bond. In addition, you will be able to share your thoughts, feelings, successes, and failures with someone who understands what you’re going through. That’s enough motivation for anyone!
7) To share class notes
A lot of people will say that classmates are not friends, but the truth is that they can be. If you have a good understanding of what it means to be a friend, then you should have no problem being friends with your classmates.
The benefits of having close relationships in college include sharing notes, and this can benefit you in a number of ways:
- It will help you to organize your thoughts, questions, and concepts for the class.
- Sharing your notes with classmates can help them to know what’s expected of them in the class.
- You’ll have an easier time understanding and remembering the material when you can review it with others who are also learning it.
- If you are assigned group work, sharing information on a project or assignment that is due together may be helpful.
- Being more organized and diligent about note-taking may result in better grades as well as improved retention of knowledge.
- More effective collaboration between classmates could lead to higher levels of student engagement, which may lead to less disruptive classroom behavior.
8) So they can help you after school with your homework
Classmates should be friends because they can help each other with homework. They can give each other advice and answer questions that the other may not know how to answer. This can happen after school or during lunch.
Plus, when one person is struggling with a particular subject, the other person can help them by letting them work on their own project simultaneously. If you are struggling with a concept, they may be able to explain it to you in a way that makes more sense. And if they don’t know either, there’s always Google.
It also might take less time to figure out the answer together than it would for you to do all of the work on your own.
9) They are likely to support you through thick and thin
There are so many reasons why classmates should be friends, but one of the best reasons is that they are likely to support you through thick and thin.
We’ll all go through tough times at some point or another, whether it’s getting laid off or experiencing the death of someone close to us. The people we meet as classmates are no different than those who have been there for us throughout our lives; this is why classmate relationships deserve much more attention than they currently get.
10) Reunions will be more fun
Reunions are always great because they give you a chance to catch up with old buds, but they’re even better when you have more friends there to share the experience with.
The best way to ensure that you’ll be surrounded by friends is to make some new ones. And while it may sound cliche, it’s true: the best way to make friends is simply by being friendly. So go out there and talk to people!
Final Thoughts
Classmates can be great friends, and a strong network of classmates can help you get ahead in life!
As you get older, it becomes more and more important to have friends to lean on. Not just for school or work-related support but emotional support as well. No matter the situation, having a friend who has your back is invaluable.
So be friendly to your classmates now because they could end up being lifelong friends.
