How is it already over? One minute I am getting adjusted to my new room and roommates and the next my countdown to finals are in the teens.

When did the days turn into weeks? How slowly do I have to blink before I am another semester down?

To the friends I have created friendships with: thank you. Thank you for finding a friend in me and for taking the time to get to know me. To get to know my quirks and what makes me, me.

I could not have gotten through this semester without the laughs we have shared or the hours we spent together doing nothing but just being together. You guys helped me through the stressful times in the semester when I never thought the tears and due dates would be over.

To the teachers that I have had, thank you for passing me in your classes. My GPA greatly appreciates it. I have to say, I will not miss walking into class and already counting down the minutes until it's over before I even take out my notebook.

To my parents, thank you for filling up my debit card. My stomach and my closet are grateful for the extra money you add on so I can sleep full and happy.

To myself, I have proved yet again that I am as strong and independent as my parents raised me. I learned that it is OK to ask for help, but sometimes you need to figure things out on your own in order to learn what is best for you.

To the memories I have made, I can’t replace you, and I wouldn’t even dare to try. I will always have Panera Thursdays to look forward to for next semester and lunch dates that get me through class.

College is college. There will be stressful times, sad times and always happy times. It’s a mixture that cannot be created by anything else but a few good friends and loads of work.

Even though there may be some ups and downs, I’m going to hold on tight and hope it never ends.