Going to college is a whole new experience. Literally everything is new in college, all the way from the freedom down to the living situations. It can be daunting especially if you have never shared a room with anyone in your life. If you are like me you are probably overthinking every single thing about it all summer long. I was terrified I was going to end up in a situation I could not handle. I was terrified that my roommate would not like me or that we would be COMPLETE opposites. I was just scared of it all. Thankfully, that did not happen. I am so glad now that I shared a traditional dorm with someone this year.

Sharing a room this year has helped me grow in so many ways. It has taught me communication is key, and when you miscommunicate it never ends well. You need to be upfront with each other at all times, it helps living together but also helps grow a friendship. It has taught me to not overthink, because that just creates situations in your head that are simply not happening. It has also given me someone to lean on when college is hard and I cannot be with my mom. It has given me a solid friendship that is on a different level than any other friendships. Sharing a room with someone gives you a deeper level of closeness with that person if all goes well.

Now I need to say thank you to my roomie. You have become my person that I can always lean on at all times. In such a short time we have grown so close, and I love that. We have seen the best and worst of each other and I love that we are still as close as ever. You are the kindest, most generous, and fun human being to be around. Thank you for all the jam sessions (legit I LOVE having someone to jam to One Direction, Little Mix, and Jo Bros with), always doing my hair and makeup even when I make it difficult, studying gov with me (lol rip), discussing ALL the celeb crushes we both have, having a Marvel movie marathon every weekend (so glad to finally have a friend who will let me do that and enjoys it), working out with me, always eating with me, also all our late night heart to hearts, and just being a great friend. I am so glad to have met you and have you be my roomie/ now one of my best friends. I cannot wait for all the rest of college living with you!