I’ve always been told how much the people you meet in college will have an effect on you and change your life forever, but you never fully understand what they will mean until you get to college. I’m so lucky to have such a great group of friends today who genuinely care a lot about me, and who I can rely on to be there for me whenever I’ve been having a rough time. Last weekend was pretty bad for me, and I really struggled to get any kind of work done. Even though I was really down and probably not a lot of fun to be around, my friends still made a point to try and see me to cheer me up. They urged me to eat, get up and move, or watch things or other activities to get my mind off of things.

This week was nice the way it showed me how ready people will always be to comfort you in your life if you ask for it. One of my friends from freshman year who left ended up skyping me and I was able to talk to her. Another buddy I have from Cincinnati who transferred to OSU after our freshman year took of the time to drive an hour to spend the weekend. What I’m getting at is that the friends you make will always be there for you if you ask them.

A lot of times though it’s easy to forget how much these people you meet mean to you after months of drama and exaggerated reactions, but in the end they will help you through anything. Believe me when I say that my friends easily drive me up a wall, and that I probably frustrate them as much as they frustrate me. But at the end of the day I know that they mean well and look out for me. It’s really important to remember that if something that they had said or done really bothers you there is no reason you shouldn’t talk to them about it because if they care about you they will listen to what you have to say for sure.

I have to say that college is a wild time where you grow up much more and figure out who you are as a person. The people that you will meet are sure to help you grow and learn how to maintain relationships and communicate with the people in your life. I know it can all move so fast at times and that work can overwhelm you with due dates and grades, but don’t forget to stop for a second and breath. Remember to appreciate the people around you because they will always be there for you if you need them. Even if you end up moving away and live hundreds of miles away from any of them, don’t be afraid to give them a call. My dad told me about how he still talks to his college roommate and friends from college. Cherish the people that you have in your life.