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To My College Friends As We Leave For Summer

It's been a great year.

 Ashley Yakopec
May 08, 2017
Oklahoma State
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To My College Friends As We Leave For Summer
Ashley Yakopec

To my college friends as we leave for summer,

I moved here last August with an open mind but was incredibly nervous in a new city with nobody I knew. I had met a few people at orientation, but nobody I could truly call my friends yet. If it wasn't for this crazy move to another state, I wouldn't have met some amazing friends; these absolute strangers that now know so much (maybe too much) about me.

To be honest, I wasn't that scared of my classes for my first year. I think my biggest fear was the idea of not having anyone to hang out with when I had down time, or if I didn't have someone to eat with and I would, unfortunately, have to eat alone. It's honestly crazy for me to look back and see that at one point nine months ago, I didn't know y'all, but I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to meet and get to know each and every one of you. Without y'all, my freshman year would be incomplete. You have seen me at my worst and still managed to love me with all my flaws.

It's been a crazy year. I didn't think it was possible to get close with other people besides my high school friends. And while I know I will see you again in just three short months, my heart aches at the fact that I won't be seeing you every day like I am now.


While I'm excited to head home to familiar faces again, I'm so sad to be saying goodbye for the summer. This year, we have created some memories that will seriously last a lifetime. (and some of these memories include paint and hair dye stained on my carpet).

So as we say goodbye, don't forget about this year and the memories we've made. I am so incredibly thankful to have met each and every one of you, and I cannot wait to see what this next year has in store for us. I want you to look at this when you miss your college friends and remember how much you mean to all of us. I care about each and every one of you with all my heart and quite honestly, I wouldn't have this year go any other way.

So while we're away, don't forget to text me about the new boy you like or if you need help with an outfit. Although I may be 400+ miles away, I am only a phone call away. Thank you for being my people. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Sincerely,

Another College Friend

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