Dearest Parents,

We miss you. That's a given. We miss the comforts of home. That's a given.

Despite those, believe it or not, we're okay. Longwood University is now our home. We have inhabited the campus and claimed it as our own. The once dormant and desolate institution is now alive and well, thriving with brand new, young faces.

Our dorm rooms are fully stocked. Walmart has been raided, and our mini fridges are now stuffed. The closest are full of clothes and shoes. Our desks overflow with books and office supplies. We are armed. We are prepared. We are ready to conquer our college experience.

Don't miss us too much. Although letters, phone calls, and especially care packages are all appreciated, we are beginning our own journeys. Life as we know it has just begun. Everything is new, different, and exciting.

Longwood is prepared to be our home and our source of growth and education. The professors are amply verified to provide mentorship and success. Roommates, suite mates, and hall mates are ready to be our new families away from home.

Parents we are safe. Parents we are protected. Parents we have begun the best four years of our lives.

We love you. We miss you. We appreciate you.

Thank you so much for everything.

With much love,

Your College Freshman