Dear Boland 7 Squad,

This year has been filled with amazing moments. I can honestly say I love each and every one of you from the bottom of my hearts. We have all grown so much since the beginning of the year, and I'm so glad to have had such a close floor my freshman year of college.

From our nights out to nights in, Secret Santa gift exchanges and other themed events, every moment with you guys has made my freshman year that much more amazing. To have 40 of your closest friends all live on the same floor, with a just-as-amazing RA, was a dream come true.

We have supported each other through various ups and downs in our lives, whether it is taking care of each other when we're hungover, comforting our broken hearts or studying together in our floor lobby for an exam.

Although I will admit, I was a bit nervous that my floor wouldn't be as welcoming as they were at first. However, that became totally false within the second week, and also the start of an amazing, 10-month journey with the people who have helped me blossom into the strong, confident and caring person who I am today. Without you guys, I'd have nobody to cuddle with, cry to, vent with or laugh with. I know I am welcome in anyone's room at anytime, and vice versa.

I know we will not be living on the same floor next year, but things will still be the same and I will still hold you all near and dear in my hearts. We will all still hang out and do everything we've done this year and more. The memories are only beginning and the opportunities are endless.

So here's to you guys, my true second family. Here's to playing soccer in the lobby, making fun of each other and being together always.

Boland 7, forever.