They say that college is going to be one of the greatest times of your life. You meet new people, learn new skills and decide on a path you want to follow for the rest of your life.
When I first transferred to Lindenwood in the fall of 2016, one of my main concerns was that I wasn’t going to fit in. I wasn’t going to make any friends or enjoy myself at all.
That changed in the spring of 2017 when I officially began to take classes as a journalism major.
To all the friends I’ve made while in college, this one is for you.
1. Thank you for not judging me
Whether it be eating a bag of Andy Capp's hot fries in one sitting or asking a stupid question that I probably already know the answer to, thank you for not thinking I'm an idiot.
2. Thank you for backing me up
When I got answers wrong in class sometimes, thanks for backing me up and saving me from digging myself a bigger hole.
3. Thank you for always being down to get food
Whenever I take a break to get something to eat, I appreciate you for always wanting to come get something too. It makes me feel like I'm not a pig.
4. Thank you for reminding me when assignments are due
Sometimes I forget because of the millions of other things that I have to get done. So thanks for being my lifesaver and letting me know that that paper in capstone was due last week.
5. Thank you for encouraging me
When I'm nervous about writing a story or covering an event, thank you for telling me that I can do it and that you believe in me.
6. Thank you for putting me in my place when I need it
Sometimes I can get a little too carried away, so thank you for keeping me in check and letting me know that I need to stay in my own lane.
7. Thank you for accepting me
My biggest fear when I came here was that I wasn't going to fit in. Thanks for making me feel like I'm apart of a family.
8. Thank you for letting me voice my opinion
Even if nobody agrees with me, thank you for letting me get my voice out there.
9. Thank you for understanding when I'm stressed
Whenever I'm loaded down with assignments and other things to get done every week, thank you for understanding and helping me.
10. Thank you for being my friend
It's been a great feeling knowing that I'm accepted and cared about within my circle of friends. Thank you for being friends with me!