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For The Freshman-Year Floormates Who Made Freshman Year Bearable

Thank you all for allowing me to breathe again.

Josh Rosenzweig

May 12, 2019

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For The Freshman-Year Floormates Who Made Freshman Year Bearable

Josh Rosenzweig

"Some memories are realities and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again." — Willa Cather

I knew early on in high school I wanted to go away for college. I always had this gut feeling telling me it was the right thing to do and to branch out and experience a new and unfamiliar ambiance. I needed a fresh start. And I'm so, so, so happy I did.

The semester is practically over, which also means my freshman year is coming to a close. I want to take a moment to thank all of the people I've had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with throughout this monumental stage in my life.

So, thank you. Thank you all for allowing me to breathe again.

I remember I was apprehensive on move-in day. I was afraid of not being well-liked or being alienated by my peers. But, this couldn't be farther from what I experienced that day. Everyone on my floor held their arms wide open, ready and willing to welcome new friends into their lives.

We became a family. I can confidently say the people I met living at Rutgers are more endearing and compassionate friends than people I've known for years.

I will never forget these memories. I will never forget the ceaseless loud music (Sorry Nat). I will never forget 20 people crowded in my room playing Mafia on a Tuesday night. I will never forget all the laughs, the tears, and the 2 a.m. conversations procrastinating any and every assignment possible.

I lost myself my senior year of high school and again when I had a bad end to a relationship towards the end of the first semester.

You all saved me. You all somehow brought back life in me and reminded me how special life is. I am grateful for all the people I lived with (and practically lived with) throughout my first year at Rutgers.

It's such a refreshing feeling knowing how abruptly people can change your life for the better. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate, friends, or living situation (despite all of our bathroom issues... if you know you know).

Voorhees, Floor 2, thank you. You will always hold a sacred and secure place in my heart.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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