When off to college for the first time, a student is excited to finally be on their own and away from their parents.

It's a time where they can create their own rules and do things on their own without parental guidance or permission. I was the same way when I first moved to college, however, these past two years have actually brought me closer to my parents; more specifically, my mom.

College can be a great time and fun experience. It really is refreshing that you can plan your own schedule and do your own thing. There are also times, however, where you realize just how important your mom can be. Whenever I got sick my first year at college, I would call my mom asking her what medicine I should take. When I had roommate or academic issues, I would call her to get her opinion. She has always been there for me through my college experience just like she has been my entire life.

Although my mom has always been there for me, I've truly learned to appreciate it while in college. I've always been one to do things on my own and without help so I don't rely on my mom 24/7 life some students I have met on campus, but my mom and I's relationship is what has kept me motivated and grateful in life.

We have always had a good mother-daughter relationship, but as I have started to enter the adult world when I went to college, I realized how valuable our relationship is. As silly as it sounds, nearly every morning we text each other a "good morning" bitmoji. That smallest exchange of dialogue each morning cheers me up and puts me in a good mood to accomplish the day. We text each other a lot to keep each other updated on life. She motivates me to excel in my academics, I motivate her to get her to-do list done, and we motivate each other to go to the gym.

I never fully took notice nor appreciated it, but my mom is the best person to go to for nearly everything. Since going away to college we constantly keep in contact, motivate each other, and listen to each other when needed to vent. All of these things have brought me closer to my mom and have made our relationship even stronger. I'll will forever be grateful for all of my experiences in colleges and the friends I made, but I am thankful that college has brought me closer to my mom.

Mother & Daughter. It's a special bond that spans the years. Through laughter, worry, smiles and tears. A sense of trust that can't be broken, a depth of love sometimes unspoken. A life long friendship built on sharing. Hugs and kisses, warmth and caring. Mother and daughter their hearts as one- a link that can never be undone. -Unknown