To the first friend I made in college,

Move-in day is full of excitement, anticipation and hopes of what the next four years will hold. But it was also a day when you found yourself suddenly living in a new place away from your family and friends. Sometimes you might know a couple people that came from the same town, but chances are that you moved away for college because you wanted a fresh start with new people.

However, saying you want to make friends is easier than actually doing it. Most people have not had to make new friends in four or more years. Luckily the freshman dorms on a college campus are packed with eighteen year olds that want to meet people.

When I finally found someone I clicked with during that first week, it was like elementary school all over again. I had no idea who you were and you knew nothing about me. We had an instant friendship that grew more and more throughout the first semester.

I am so grateful we met that first week. Without you I wouldn’t have had someone to walk around and look for classes with or someone to go to the dining hall with.

I can’t express in words how happy I am that we met and instantly clicked. You’ve been nothing but an amazing person to talk with, study with and eat Mexican food with. It is not always easy to find a person who you can completely be yourself around. I can always depend on you to give great advice and be there when I need you.

Even though we haven’t know each other our whole lives, I feel like we have. You’ve become a major part of my life and I hate not seeing you over holiday breaks, but I know you’re always just a text away.

No matter what happens, you can always call me and I’ll come running. You meant more than words can describe to me this past year. I hope that you will always come to me when you need cheering up, a Zumba partner, or just need to vent about a teacher.

Thank you for being the person who was there for me this past year. I wouldn’t want to do college with anyone else.