When I graduated high school, I was so scared to go to college. Unlike most people, I was completely dreading the transition. It didn’t help all my friends were all going off on their own paths to different colleges. Being the introvert that I am, I had this fear that I really wouldn’t make any friends. I always had a hard time with it and felt so awkward talking to people I just met. It made me want to run and hide. Yes, the college I attend is very small and local, however, I initially felt alone. That all changed when I met you guys.

It has only been fairly over a year since we met and we have been on so many adventures and made so many amazing memories. At first, I honestly thought we would just see each other in class or maybe even talk for a few brief moments. I thought maybe we would just drift apart after the semester and that would be the end of it. There were even thoughts that maybe you all wouldn't even have an impact on my life. Well, I was very wrong. Instead, I made some amazing friends that I want around in my life as long as I possibly can.

You, my wonderful friends, have changed my mind on what I thought my college experience would end up being like. You turned my hard, stressful school days into fun and memorable outings. On days off, you took me to places like the mall, the beach, Savannah, Jacksonville, and more. You gave me food when I was hungry and rides when I needed to get places, even though I probably don’t deserve these things. You were there when I cried or had a bad day. You made me laugh my butt off and even joined in on my weird antics from time to time. Although we may get on each other’s nerves and had our low points and fights, I wouldn’t ever trade you guys for any other friends in the world.

I know there have been plenty of times where you have done so much for me and I may not have done enough for you, but I want to thank you for all of those things and for being the great friends you are. Thank you for teaching me new things every day, being my study buddy, letting me borrow textbooks, and helping me with school work. Thank you for the countless adventures, for sending me funny videos, for the days we just chill and hang out, and for the trips to random restaurants. Most importantly, thank you for opening me up, exposing me to true friendship, being there for me, and being the most memorable part of my college experience. I wish there was a way for me to show you how thankful I am, but it would probably take an eternity to do so.

There will come a point in time where we will all go our separate ways and maybe never see each other again. We may end up states or even countries apart. That day will be a very sad day for me and one that I dread anticipating on. Even though this is very inevitable, I promise you will all have a special place in my heart for the rest of my life. I will grow up and tell my future children all the things we did and how great you guys were. I will tell all the new people I meet about the funny moments we had and the adventures we went on. I will never forget our precious memories no matter how far apart we are or how long it has been since those memories were made. People as great as you are hard to come by, so there is no doubt in my mind that you will forever be one of the greatest group of friends I have ever made.