When I first began to attend my university, I didn’t have any friends, like most freshmen. I would wander around campus on my own or spend most of the time in the library because I didn’t have anyone to talk to or spend time with. As I sat in the library, or different parts of the campus, I never thought I would end up meeting some of the best people who have made my life a crazy adventure.
People say you meet some of your best friends in college, but I didn’t believe that statement because I already had my own group of friends. I was reluctant to open myself to new close friendships, because I thought I didn’t need any new friends. I now realize how wrong I was.
Most of the good friends I have made while in college will be graduating at the end of May, so this is a letter, of sorts, thanking them for everything they’ve done for me throughout their time in college. I know this graduation doesn’t signify the end of our friendships, but I consider this an important transition in all of our lives. This is a change that will show how far we’ve come and how strong our friendships will continue to grow.
To my graduating friends:
Although I have known most of you for a short time, it has been one crazy ride. Never did I expect to meet such amazing people on a campus with so many students. I still find it weird how quickly we all connected. Right from the get go, I felt comfortable. I felt like we had been friends for years before we even met. Perhaps it was in another life.
Throughout the majority of this time, we managed to share laughs, secrets, personal stories, and the fact that we were able to do this amongst each other in a short amount of time only proves how strong our bond is. Whether we were riding in the car, riding the bus, lounging around watching movies or dancing the night away at the club, there was never a dull moment when we were together.
Each and every one of you are so different and unique, and that’s what I love about all of you. You aren’t like everyone else I’ve met on campus. You aren’t stuck up, rude or think you’re too mature to act immature. You aren’t afraid to stand up for what you believe in or speak your minds, and through observation, your behaviors have taught me to be much more open and free with my own personality. Having you all as friends has helped me grow into a better individual, and for that, I thank you.
As you get ready to walk across that stage remember that even though we won’t see each other as much as we do now, I am always here whenever you need me.
Love,
Me.
