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6 Ways For Friends To Stay In Touch

For All of Your Separation Anxiety

Hannah Plantowsky
Dec 12, 2016
University of Texas
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6 Ways For Friends To Stay In Touch

Winter Break is approaching for college students, meaning that the friends you met from all over the country are going back to their homes all over the country. Break lasts several weeks, for some schools even over a month, meaning that groups of best friends aren't going to be all together "until next year." Here are the best ways to stay in touch with friends over this long period of separation anxiety:

1. Before they go, write them a letter.

Give them something to look back on when they miss you (which you know is inevitable). Pour it all out for them, let them know you love 'em, and then maybe you'll be so grossed out by your friendship you'll decide the break will be good for you.

2. Download the app, Houseparty.

"Welcome to the House, where the party is always on." Houseparty is an app that allows for Group Video Chats, meaning that you can see everybody's beautiful faces at once.

3. Maintain the GroupMe, Group Chats, Group Texts, whatever.

Update everyone on your embarrassing family moments, send in that relevant meme, bring back that dance party memory.

4. Read the same books, watch the same shows.

Not only will this give you someone to freak out with when something big happens in the plot, but will provide you and your friends with an immediate conversation topic.

5. Tag them in relatable, hilarious, embarrassing Facebook posts.

Honestly, the best form of communication. Plus, this way, your love for one another is publicized.

6. Visit.

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