Dear college friends,

I was so nervous when I first got to college. A million questions raced through my mind: What if no one likes me, what if I don't get along with my roommate, what if I don't have any friends etc.

I almost immediately clicked with all of my college friends. I was astounded at how close you could get to people in such a short amount of time. I thought it would maybe take me at least a couple of months in order to make friends but I had to begun to make some within the first few weeks, in classes and in the theatre program.

You all make me feel wanted, like I belong. I really never felt that way in high school, because even though I did have a close group of friends, I never really talked to all of them daily. With you guys, I not only feel wanted, but I feel comfortable. I feel like I can truly be myself; I can laugh and cry my hardest, and no one will judge me. I can vent to you all and receive amazing advice in return.

I would like to thank you all for being there for me through thick and thin. I used to have trouble opening up to people, unless I knew them really well. I feel like I've know you all forever, and not only one to two years.

It's amazing how quickly you became a family. I feel like now I've got so many unbiological siblings who I can always count on for a laugh or to comfort me when I am upset. It's amazing to have friends who not only have the power to make you laugh on a day to day basis, but who will also be on your side, no matter what- even if it is a small problem.

There are many different kinds of personalities in our friend group: there's the outspoken people, the quiet people, the nerdy people and somehow we all manage to get along great. We all realize the one thing that brings us together: our love for each other and our very strong friendship. I couldn't be luckier to have found my people in college, and I really do appreciate all you do for me, and all you will do, in the coming years.

Love Always,

Jenn