You Know Who You Are,

It's hard to tell the people at home about you; they have to meet you to understand. Even then, I don't think they could. The bond we have formed hundreds of miles away from our homes cannot compare. It is a special bond that has given me someone at all hours of the day. You are my home away from home, my rock, and my soft landing when I need it the most.

You are the go-to Starbucks study date or the Netflix on the floor of your dorm or the party down the street. You are the confidence booster and the encourager. You are the believer in me when I couldn't believe in myself. It is unreal to me that less that a year ago, you were just another stranger in our Facebook group or an unfamiliar face walking around campus. Having you in my life now makes me wonder what I ever did without you the first 18 years of my life.

I want to thank you for changing me in the best possible ways. You have made me laugh a little more, and you've placed an ever-present smile on my face. I know it is so cliche, but I could not have done freshman year without you; it is as simple as that. I am beyond thankful for you, and I am so looking forward to the next three years at our favorite place on earth. We have a long way to go, but we have each other.

Love always,

Your Forever Friend