Going into college I was a little uneasy, probably like every other freshman is or will be. Whether it be with school work, managing homework and your social life, or getting along with your roommate. Every incoming college freshman will experience some sort of panic before starting their freshman year and finding the right roommate may just be the root of their panic.

I knew my roommate coming into school because we had played each other for sports in middle school and early high school year, but that is not always the case for incoming freshmen. With that being said, we were nowhere near best friends by any means. But my roommate made my freshman year of college a lot easier than I thought it would be. She helped me realize who I was and what I needed to accomplish to get through my first year. So here’s to you roomie.

She was my mom away from home (in a good way of course). My roommate always made sure I was doing everything that I needed to be doing to be completely successful. She made sure that I was getting my work done. Like when I would binge watch Netflix, she would ask if I was being productive. Of course I would always answer with a sarcastic "Yes, of course, what else would I be doing?" Sometimes she would take my computer and phone away, to ensure that I was being productive.

She always made sure that whatever I was doing was in the best interest of myself. Which I appreciate so much, that I cannot put it into words. She always knew just what to say whenever I needed to hear it. Through the course of the first semester we grew closer than I could ever imagine. If I would go out, she was always looking out for me, making sure that if I ever needed her she would be there in a heartbeat.

I am very much a night owl and because of that, she became an honorary one as well. Even if she had an 8AM, she would stay up and finish a movie with me or stay up talking with me. Through the rest of the year, we became even better best friends and I honestly could not ask for anything more. She made and continues to make me a better person with everything that I do.

My roommate is truly my biggest role model, even though she is younger than me (only by three months). Everyday she strives to better herself, while everyone around her strives to be more giving and caring like herself. Whatever she takes on in her everyday life, she does it at 100 percent. She doesn’t give up and she always works hard. It’s kind of hard to not look up to her.

No matter how far apart we are throughout the summer, I know I can always count on her to be there with a quick FaceTime to make my day brighter. Thanks for everything. You made my freshman year unforgettable and I can't wait for the next three years to come.