Dear New College Friends,
This time last year, I did not even know that you existed. To be honest, this time 5 months ago I did not know you existed. It is crazy to think that our decision on the college we chose would bring us all together. I am a huge believer in that everything happens for a reason, and this just further proves my case. We all met for a reason, and I am so thankful that we did.
The bond that we have formed is so incredibly strong. I feel like I have known you guys for years. I mean, I'm not comfortable talking about my weird bathroom habits or sending ugly snapchats to just anyone. I've grown so comfortable with you all in such a short period of time. We eat, sleep, and breathe together 24/7. It is hard to not become close with people that you practically live with.
Who else would take late night food runs with me, or stand for 40 minutes on line for the bathroom at a party? These are such little things, but so many great memories have come out of them. Just sitting in one of our room's listening to old JoJo is enough for me to have a good night. No matter what we end up doing, it is always a blast! I can't image making all of these memories with anyone else. Down the road we will tell our children about our crazy walks home at 2am, our all-nighters to cram for exams, and the time we laughed until we couldn't breathe. So much has happened over the last four months, and I thank you for being a part of it.
Since you are so new to me, you are not fully informed of the things that I left at home. Before coming to college, my life was a little bit all over the place. It was a huge time of transition, and I wasn't 100% positive that I would make it away from home. Thank you for always being there for me and cheering me on. Some days were hard, and some days I missed home a little bit extra, but I knew I could always count on you to put a smile on my face. You guys are my new family away from home. You are always just right down the hall, and that is super reassuring. When the semester got stressful, spending time with you guys made everything seem to be a little bit easier to handle. Thank you for keeping me sane.
Above all, I could not be more thankful that college brought us all together. You have proven to be more true and loyal than most of the people I had back home. They say that going away to school shows you who your real friend are, which is true, but they don't mention that you'll also find your best friends. Forming these new relationships makes me even more excited to continue my education away from home. You guys are my best friends, practically family, and I wouldn't want it any other way. I feel bad for people that don't get to experience the bond that we have. I know that nothing could ever change it. Thank you for loving me and always being the best. Here is to finishing our first semester, and to many, many more together! xoxo
