Dear Freshman Roommate,

So our freshman year is almost over, where has the time gone? It feels like yesterday we were awkwardly meeting for the first time at orientation. Since then we've gone through so much, between the mental breakdowns, Netflix sessions, ice cream binges, and late night talks that we don't speak of ever again. I would have never survived this year without you. I came into college without friends from home to lean on so you were it. I hoped we would become close but I knew most people don't have the best relationships with their roommates so I didn't want to get my hopes up. But I was so wrong, and I'm so thankful for that.

You've become my best friend, my go to person, and my better half. It seems unreal that we haven't even known each other a year because it just feels like you've been around forever. I couldn't imagine living with anyone else, this year or anything other year, because sorry, at this point you can't get rid of me. We've sat and actually cried when we realized how we'd have to go the whole summer without the other, and it was even worse when we thought about graduation being short (but still long) 3 years away.

It's kind of hard to find the words to thank you for everything you've done for me this past year. You've motivated me to go to that class when I really want to skip. You've listened to me rant about something ridiculous that's bothering me. You've showed me what it's like to have a true friend who has my best interest at heart. I can't wait for the next 3 years of living and taking on college together. I can't wait until we can visit each other's homes so I can see such a big part of your life. I can't wait until we can plan each other's weddings and have our kids be the best of friends (even though we'll argue about the pronunciation of aunt).

Thank you for giving me one of the best years of my life, and turning college into a home. I hate to break it to you, but you're stuck with me forever now.

Love,

Your Forever Roommate (for the next 3 years at least)