Are friends really that necessary in college?

<p>From my observations, certain users in this thread seem to be so extreme with their opinion that “friends are a necessity” that I would not be surprised if they would be in favor for a law that forces everyone to have at least one friend. I truly cannot fathom why people feel so strongly to attack and talk down on others that would rather prefer not to have friends, as if it is some sort of crime.</p>