An Open Letter To My College Family
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An Open Letter To My College Family

Thank you for being my people

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An Open Letter To My College Family

Throughout life, we meet a lot of people. Some of which we form temporary, shallow relationships with. Others; however, step into our lives for a reason.

Before starting college, I’ve never really had a solid group of friends. I’ve always had a few really close friends, but never a solid group of people that I thought of as my family.

I was nervous to start this new chapter in my life. Nervous for the classes I would take, what a typical day would look like and most importantly, I was nervous to adjust to the new lifestyle that comes with college. However, what I was most nervous for was making new friends. Living in the same place with the same people for the first 17 years of my life did not prepare me for this moment. In reality, I didn’t have to be as nervous as I was-- because I found all of you.

It’s hard to think about the what ifs. What if I chose a different school, What if I decided to let Elon choose my roommate, What if I never changed my entire class schedule to avoid all 8ams. I can go on and on, wondering about the what ifs, or I can just be grateful for the what. What decisions I made, and how they opened up the door for me to meet some of the greatest people I know.

I can’t think about my life before I met all of you. I have been through so much with you in these months that have flown by. What I’ve experienced with you almost exceeds the memories I have created prior to college. You’ve seen me at my worst, and unfortunately I can probably name more than a few regrettable moments, and you’ve seen me at my most vulnerable state--coming to college and starting over.

You’ve accepted me for who I am, without even knowing all of who I am. You stuck around long enough to get to know the real me, and decided you wanted to stick around even longer.

I’m grateful for all the memories we have shared together. I’m grateful for all the firsts we have shared, the movies we have watched, the nights in and the nights out. Most of all, I am grateful that you have stepped into my life because I don’t know where I would be without you.

So, thank you.

Thank you for accepting me, flaws and all. Because, I will always be there for you and I know you will always be there for me.

With love,

Sam

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