Dear Soul Sisters,

Coming to college, I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone always says that college is the time of your life, and you meet your lifelong friends in college. Well, I couldn’t agree more. You all have made such a huge impact in my life in the last year. There are a hundred more reasons why I should be thankful, but these are the moments that have changed my life for the better.

Thank you for the endless laughs.

In all my life, I never thought I would laugh so hard at some the most ridiculous things. You, my friends, have never failed to make my day.

Thank you for showing me that there is nothing better than a good cry and a bottle of wine.

Whether it was the exam last class, the girl that won’t do her end of the project, or the boy that broke my heart a year ago - you have taught me that it’s okay. A cry and a glass of wine is the best stress reliever, or cure, to any problem.

Thank you for showing me that some secrets are just better told.

In the last year, there were many embarrassing moments, but we realized who cares. We won’t judge. We have realized that secrets mean nothing if they aren’t told.

Thank you for all your clothes and accessories.

I always stressed about not bringing enough clothes to college. But now, I not only have my wardrobe, but multiple. It never fails when it is time to dress up for a presentation or a night out on the town. I am usually sporting one of your shirts, pants, jewelry, bra, or all 4.

Thank you for always making me a better person.

You have all supported me through so much in the last year. I am honestly a better person with all of you in my life because without any of you, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

Thank you for the nights that turned into mornings.

Whether we are up talking until wee hours of the morning (because every night is a slumber party), or we somehow forget how to catch a bus or get a ride back to our apartment late at night - you guys make it all worth it. Those are nights we will never forget.

Thank you for showing me that I am never alone.

Moving away from home has been one of the biggest challenges of my life, but you all have made it easier. Our support for each other is endless, and that is something I could never thank you enough.

Thank you for teaching me how to apologize and truly mean it.

Living with all of you has been nothing less than adventure. Not every day is perfect or easy, but you have made me realize that it is okay to make mistakes. It is okay to mess up but then apologize because life will go on.

Thank you for teaching me that quality is more important than quantity.

You all have made such a difference in my life, but the biggest has been that a few great friends mean so much more than a lot of fake friends. You may only have known me for a short while, but you will be in my life the longest. I will forever be thankful because you made me realize that you are the people I want by my side when it’s my first day of my career, or the first day of the rest of my life with the man of my dreams.

Best of all, thank you for my friends that easily turned into family.

I don’t know what I would do without you girls. You have made my life complete, and I am so unsure how I survived this long without you.

The best is yet to come.

Love you all more than you will ever know.

Sincerely,

A friend forever.