In high school, we had our absolute best friends. We thought we would be friends with them forever. We fought over stupid issues, but always seemed to be friends no matter what. When high school ended, we vowed to stay friends with our high school friends. No matter what, every break and every summer we would hang out as much as possible. One thing we failed to realize is that we were about to meet so many more people away at college. You meet people who are more like you than you could ever have imagined.

My freshman year, I moved into a suite with three other girls. The only thing I knew about them was where they were from. Even from stupid conversations about what we need for our room, one of my roommates always seemed to have the same thoughts that I did. Once we moved in, our families met and we instantly realized that we pretty much come from the same one.

My freshman year, I was always the wild child and you were my mom. You always made sure I made it back to my room safely and for those you of who think this was an easy task -- it wasn’t! Thank you for always cooking me pizza rolls when I stumbled in at 2 a.m.

My sophomore year -- for some strange reason -- I didn’t live with you. I lived down the hall and I think I still was in your room more than my own. After realizing that you deserve so much better than a boy who doesn’t know your worth, you were still my mom but you never failed to be my go to when I really needed a friend. I had a very stressful year and you were always there to help. Thank you for being there when I lost a loved one. Thank you for watching endless movies with me when I was so sick that I couldn’t leave my bed. And thank you for always listening to me when I needed to vent, even though I’m sure it was way too dramatic.

My junior year we had the time of our lives. Although we probably -- definitely -- skipped too many classes and forgot way too many nights -- I wouldn’t change it for the world. Thank you for always being my partner in crime.

Now, it’s senior year. Even though you graduated a semester early, we still talk multiple times a week. I still ask you mom questions and you ask if I made it home. I still vent to you about my overly dramatic problems. And I cannot wait for these partners in crime to take on the real world. We may live hours away after college, but I know I can always count on you at any hour of any day. Not only did I meet my college best friend, but I also met a maid of honor and a godparent to my future children and for that I would like to thank college for leading me to you.