Dear College Hallway,

I wanted to take a second to tell you all how much you mean to me.

Without all of you, I do not know how I would have made it through this semester of college. And most importantly, I don't know who I would have shared so many incredible moments with. I'm just so lucky it was with you guys.

I did not realize how close I could become with my hallway before college began. It never even crossed my mind. But now, I can knock on any of your doors at any hour, whether it is at 3 am or 3 pm, and I know I will always feel welcome. If that's not the definition of home, then I don't know what is.

First semester was hard. I think it is for most freshman trying to adjust to college. The stresses of being away from home, experiencing university culture, and having to find your place are always scary the first time. However, these were never things I needed to do on my own. I had all of you, some who had already experienced the same emotions I had been feeling, and the rest of you, who were currently going through these stresses as well. No matter who it was, you always ensured we all supported one another through it all.

Through the best and the worst of times, you have always had my back. You have supported me through decisions I was fearful to make on my own, and have been the shoulder that I sometimes needed to lean on. I have watched so many of you do incredible things, from community service on the weekends, to sitting in the hallway with someone struggling with a test until dawn breaks. You have been there for me when I needed someone to talk to, and you have helped your peers who sometimes came home a bit too drunk. You have been people I could grab a midnight snack with (and most importantly, eat my feelings with), and you have supported me through all my dreams and pursuits. I never thought that I would call my hallway my home, and you are all the reason that I feel this way.

I can reminisce on so many different memories we have shared together. And while some of them involve tears, stresses and anxieties, I would not have wanted to go through them with anyone else.

I do not know how I am going to leave you guys, but no matter where we are living next year, I hope you comprehend how much I treasure and love all of you.

I hope that in the future, you are as lucky as I was to have an incredible roommate, suite, and hallway as I was. Mine changed my life for the better, and there are not enough words to express my thankfulness and love for all of you.

Love always,

Your Hallmate