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A Farewell To My Friends Graduating College, I'm Sad To See You Go, But Happy To See Where You'll End Up

It is always hard to say goodbye to your friends, but I'm so happy for them.

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A Farewell To My Friends Graduating College, I'm Sad To See You Go, But Happy To See Where You'll End Up
Bryson Keel

In high school, it was always sad when it came time for the seniors to graduate. At least everyone still lived in the same town. Of course, kids would go away to college, but it still never felt like a "final goodbye." I would still get to see everyone from time to time and during the holidays.

Seniors graduating from college is a whole different story. Throughout my last two years at the University of Florida, I have met and become close with so many cool people. I've met people from all across the country and even rekindled friendships with older students from my hometown.

Unfortunately, college doesn't last forever. Spring semester is when the countdown to senior sendoff truly begins. Everyone starts having their "lasts" for everything. As a sophomore, it is sometimes hard for me to comprehend that all of the seniors won't be here with me again in the fall.

As sad as it is to see them go, I am so excited to see all of the big things they will accomplish. From being with them as they get the phone call that tells them the location of their future job, to hearing about their travel plans, it is all so exciting! All of their hard work has paid off and they are about to go love their dreams. They are the best people and I know they will make me, as well as the University of Florida, proud.

With only two short years left in my undergrad, I am going to make sure to be intentional with my time and to live in the moment. It will all be over before I know it and in two years I will be the one leaving Gainesville for the real world!

Thank you to all of the seniors who have made the first half of my college experience so memorable and special.

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