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A Letter To My Graduating Friends

Thank you and good luck.

Macon Betts
Apr 11, 2016
University of North Carolina
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A Letter To My Graduating Friends

To my friends who are leaving,

To start, I can't believe this year is only a month from over. I can't believe that we're experiencing the last of your "lasts" and that I'll be watching you smile in a cap and gown soon. It seems like just yesterday the year was starting and we were joking about you being old. I blinked and your graduation is here.

I'm so proud of you. I know you've worked so hard to get to where you are. I know that there have been a lot of stressful weeks, a lot of late nights in the library, and a million moments where you had no clue what you were going to do. But, here we are. You made it. You made it and I am so proud.

I am so proud of you, and I know you are going to kill it, no matter what you're doing after this. Whether it be a job or a gap year or something completely random, you are so ready for this. You're going to do incredible things. One day, when you're in the paper for whatever incredible feat you've accomplished, I'll get to say that I knew you way back when.

Finally, though, and most importantly, I want to say thank you. Thank you for everything you've done for me during your time here. Whether it was a late-night ride home or a little extra advice or just spending some time with me, thank you. Thank you for being a part of my experience here. Thank you for letting me be a part of your's. Words can't explain how grateful I am for your friendship.


Sincerely,

Your friend that isn't ready for you to graduate

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