How did her college schedule affect her friendships?

• A. It helped identify friends with similar goals who will support each other.
• B. It damaged most friendships.
• C. It had no impact on friendships.
• D. It increased distance between friends.

Answer: (A)

Scheduling compatibility and shared goals shape how friendships form and endure. When a college timetable lines up with peers who have similar ambitions—whether through a common major, study routines, or extracurriculars—it creates regular chances to hang out, form study groups, and collaborate. Those repeated interactions help build trust and mutual support, so these connections are more likely to become supportive friendships rather than casual or fleeting ones. That’s why this option best describes the outcome: the schedule helped identify friends with similar goals who will support each other.

The idea that it damaged most friendships doesn’t fit typical patterns, since many bonds persist despite schedule changes and the impact varies by individual circumstances. Saying there was no impact overlooks how important proximity and routine can be for meeting new people and strengthening connections. And while some distances can grow if priorities shift, the more likely and positive takeaway is the formation of closer, goal-aligned friendships.