To my college best friend,
I'm not really sure the moment we became best friends or even just "friends." Maybe we just clicked, or maybe we just coincidentally started talking to each other, though we were five or so doors down from each other on our floor.
Whatever the reason, I'm glad it happened. I'm glad you were able to stand by me throughout my freshman year. I'm glad that I had someone to ride the train with every morning to class and to get ice cream with every night for weeks on end. I'm glad that each day I went to bed and woke up knowing that I had someone who would support me in all my endeavors, all my crazy plans, and all my hard decisions.
Because of you, I never felt lonely. Moving away from home was hard - for both of us - but we had each other to talk about it to. We had each others' backs and understood the importance of family we had both grown up with.
Because of you, I was never bored. I always had someone to sit and watch Netflix with me for hours, or even someone to go with me to the library for the hours of homework I had. You'd never hesitate to take an extra train ride to go to Chipotle, even though I know it's not your favorite, and go with me to the dining hall even when you definitely weren't hungry.
You're my first text whenever I get a good grade (or a bad one). You're always the first one I want to tell all my exciting news to, and the person I call on whenever I'm bored and just need someone to talk to. You're my go-to person for really everything.
We've really done it all together: parties, nights stayed in, Sundays spent all day at the library. We've been each others support, advisor, and sometimes even mom whenever necessary. We've helped each other survive freshman year (almost) and learn to live on our own.
When I came to college, I was worried. I was worried that it would be hard to meet people and that I would never find anyone who truly understood who I was or where I came from. You were my answer to that. Though we've only known each other for six months, I feel like I've known you my whole life. We understand each other's goals and ambitions and family lives and everything else in between. We're always there to support each other, though our majors and activities don't overlap.
I know that I've made a lifelong friend in you. By going to college I met someone I didn't expect to meet right away: someone who understands me for me. Though at times we'll be hours apart (or even an entire plane ride), I know I've found someone who I can call a friend for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Your college best friend
