They say the friendships that last a lifetime are made in college. Let me just say— this statement is nothing but the truth. Friends made in college that have only been around for months easily seem as if they have been around for years.
There's something about the uncertainty of the future that college students go through that just brings their souls together.
I'm so thankful for those friends I’ve met during this walk that have helped me maintain my sanity through the strenuous workload and the debilitating stress and tears. Amid deadlines, lack of motivation, and rough courses, I only survived because I had these awesome people by my side.
Friendships blossom anywhere in college. Like when things get tough in a class and you get the number of the person sitting next to you and put them under the name “girl that sits next to me in stats” or “the guy in English class.”
During study sessions, you begin to realize how great this classmate is and make plans to hang out after class. You'll bond as you complain about the amount of work that was given. Then the “add me on Snapchat!” or the “follow me on Instagram!” invitations begin.
Maybe these friendships last forever because as young adults, we've all had our share of betrayal and rough times in the past.
Meeting people who are in the same position as you makes you aware that you're not alone. They remind you that when the bad that happens, we have people who are also going through their own struggles and are willing to stick with us. We learn that we can get by together.
Maybe these friendships may have more of an impact than others because when people go through storms together, especially ones that deal with determining your future, it shows them that they have a person by their side who will never let you fall. They show you that you're in this together.
As semesters come and go, they will always remain a friend, even when you don't see each other as much.No matter how much time passes, nothing ever changes— you're always just as close to one another as the last time you spent time together.
College may be stressful and sometimes we feel like dropping out too many times during the semester but, in the end, we get by with a little help from our friends.
We realize that this crazy, emotional experience is doable because of the people we have supporting us. If life were a meadow, these friends we come across in college are just the beautiful little flowers who make our journey worthwhile.
