Long distance friendships are a struggle. I know from experience. Anytime you are away from your friends, especially the people you grew up with, it’s really hard! Whether you go to schools states away or even just hours, it doesn't make it any easier.
My group of friends went in all directions after graduation. One is in Mississippi, one in Indiana and one just a few hours away at the University of South Carolina. I even have a friend in Kentucky and one in Aiken. We talk all the time — God bless social media for that reason! It’s still sad, though, when running to you best friend’s house after a fight isn’t really an option anymore. Thank you, FaceTime and texting for making the adjustment a little easier.
College is cool, though. You meet new friends and form new relationships, but there is always a special place for those from home you have known forever. I am so thankful for those I have met in college. They have truly kept me sane.
It’s not all hard. Being away really helps me appreciate those who are truly there for me. We can go for a few weeks without talking, because well, life gets a little hectic and in the way. BUT when we do talk, it’s like nothing has changed. It can be hard but it is so worth it.
Everything in life is about learning and growing. College really does that. It pushes us outside of our comfort zones and makes us realize how much more capable we are than we originally thought. College is a place to make more friends, not to replace older ones—so don’t you worry! It may seem hard at first, but it’s all worth it in the end.
