To the people that made my freshman year,

Thank you for easing my transition into college life. For giving me something to always laugh at and people to always hangout with.

Meeting new people was scary at first, but you taught me that all of us were looking for a fresh start. And I was lucky enough to be surrounded by some of the best people.

I was never worried over who would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner with me. I was always certain it would be all of you.

I knew who to call when I needed to go to the doctors for the first time by myself, or who would be there for my first birthday on my own.

Thanks for taking care of me and stepping up to assume the role as my family away from home, and for teaching me how to be the type of person I want to be.

You never let me feel homesick and there was never a dull night. The dorms were our prime, whether we were escaping trouble from the RA’s, or just staying up late talking, it was always interesting.

Our bank accounts suffered from late night Jimmy John's and pizza orders, but of course it was worth it. Until we got phone calls from out parents asking where all our money went.

Thanks for giving me the best stories to tell my friends from home. Mine were always better than theirs.

You showed me that college was going to be far more fun than I could’ve ever imagined. And this was only the first year.

Thank you for saving me more times than I could count, for always making sure I got home okay, and being there when I needed it the most.

You had my back and I always had yours. I couldn’t have asked for better friends.

Thank you for navigating the first few months with me. Helping me to find my way on campus and adapt to college life. It was comforting having friends who faced the same challenges as me, and struggled through the same awkward transitions.

Freshman year is the most exciting and the most difficult year of college. It’s a big transition, and because of you my transition was smooth.

Now that we're sophomores and fully engrossed in college life, I miss the days when we were the lost freshman. I know we've drifted apart, but I'll forever be grateful for all of you for making my freshman year.

Sincerely,

Sophomore Me