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Goodbye 2015 and hello to the new year! It’s back to the grind: With a new semester comes new stresses, but we know you’re going to kill it this year. Why are we so sure? You’ll get by with a little help from your friends! SKOUT, the global app that helps you meet new people and expand your social circle, did a survey among college-aged women in the US and found that your #squad plays a bigger role than you think in making your semester awesome. Here are just a few reasons why they’ll help you slay spring:
1. Going to the gym is way better with your bestie
SKOUT’s survey found that 56 percent of college-aged women are going to exercise more in 2016—and 29 percent will only do it with a friend.
2. A little healthy competition never hurt anybody
SKOUT found that 83 percent of women say that working out with a friend helps push them harder for a better workout.
3. They’ll support you no matter what
There’s nothing better than a loyal best friend. From your neurotic study habits to that 2 a.m. decision to order nachos—they’ll respect and support all of your good (and bad) decisions.
4. Friends make the best wing-people
80 percent are looking for new romantic partners in 2016—and 68 percent are open to having their friends set them up on a date!
5. They’ll push you to try new things
Let’s face it—you’re way more likely to sign up for ballroom dance club or sorority recruitment this spring if your BFFs are doing it with you. Same goes for exotic sports—60 percent say if their friend signed up for an obstacle course race, they would too.
6. They’ll always be honest
Have your beloved leggings become see-through? Your BFF will let you know. Did you fill in your eyebrows a bit too harshly? Your squad will help get them back on fleek. 84 percent of college women are working to improve their look this year, and 67 percent would let their friend give them a makeover!
7. They’ll inspire you to be healthier
Unsurprisingly, 55 percent of college-aged women want to go on a diet in 2016, according to SKOUT. Of those, 17 percent will only do it with a friend. Sounds about right: the only way we’re letting go of that pizza slice is if our BFF removes it from our hands!
8. They (might) help you save money
Like most college girls, we’re feeling pretty broke right now after the holidays. In fact, 93 percent of us say that saving money is one of our goals for 2016. Luckily, only 27 percent say that if a friend buys something expensive, they are tempted to do so as well.
Thank god for friends! Here’s to having our best year yet, collegiettes!