I've always been told that "Your college years are the best four years of your life." I don't know if that's true (because I'm hoping that it'll only get better from here), but I haven't been let down so far. My first two semesters have been full of adventures, new experiences, and a lot of good times, mainly because of the people who I've gotten the chance to experience it with. I'm thankful for my college squad every day, and this is what I'll miss most about them during the summer:
1. The constant companionship.
Living with (or near) your best friends 24/7 is awesome. You always have someone to keep you company. From taking a nap together, to working on a project, to walking across campus to check your mail, you never have to be alone if you don't want to be.
2. The clothing options.
When I'm on campus, I know that I can always find something to wear, no matter what event I'm going to. If I need a black dress, one of my friends has one that they never use. If I need a flannel shirt, someone has one tucked down in their drawers. It doesn't matter what I'm looking for, I know that one of my friends will let me borrow theirs if I don't have it, unlike when I'm at home, where my options are limited.
3. The late-night study sessions.
I know that it's a little weird for me to say that I'll miss these, but some of the best memories I have are from late nights when we're all stuck in the library for hours on end. After an hour or two goes by, it's hard for a group of young adults to stay focused. And since you're not supposed to talk or be rowdy, it just adds to the excitement. This eventually leads to lots of giggles, shushing noises, and no actual studying.
4. The cheat nights.
Because sometimes, when we're super stressed and need to procrastinate on our responsibilities, we all just gather in one room, order a few pizzas (along with bread sticks, chicken nuggets, a cookie and a brownie), and forget that we have a lot of other things that we need to get done.
5. The inside jokes.
There are so many little jokes that we have that I manage to slip into conversation ("Hi! It's me, Cheyenne, again." "She's not even that cute," "peanut butta," or "not country enough") and nobody from home understands what I'm talking about.
6. The significant others.
Since I'm currently living the single life, I get a lot of enjoyment out of bugging the guys who are dating my friends. Yes, you're super lucky that you're dating such an amazing girl, but you're even luckier that you get her super cool best friend to third wheel on every date.
7. The lunch and dinner dates.
We go to the Ville Grill with the intentions of eating a quick dinner together, and then find ourselves still sitting there two hours later because we've gotten so distracted talking to each other, the people who work there, and anyone else who stops to say hi.
8. The adventures.
When studying gets overwhelming, we all need a break. That's why my friends and I constantly find ourselves piling into the car and heading to explore random places in our college town. Sometimes we go to the pet store to pet the puppies, the mall to window shop, or we find off-the-wall places like the antique store, where you can find some pretty neat stuff. As long as we're together, it's always an adventure.
9. The pre-games.
Sometimes getting ready to go out is just as fun as actually going out. This is especially true for a group full of girls, where getting ready includes a bunch of loud music, maybe some dancing, doing each others' hair, trying to figure out which shoes will match your outfit, and loosening up for the main event.
10. The weekends.
I don't even have to explain this one. #LivingForTheWeekend
To my squad,
Even though we won't all be living together next year, there's not a doubt in my mind that you will all still be a part of my life for many years to come. We've only known each other for a little while and I already consider you guys to be some of the best friends that I've ever had. Though we have our ups and downs, and there are definitely some things that I'm not going to miss over the summer (like sharing our bathroom), I can't imagine my life without you all in it.
Thank you all for making my college experience great. I couldn't make it through without you, and as soon as this semester comes to an end, I'll be counting down the days until we're reunited.
You know you love me, xoxo,
Sienna
