When I moved into my freshman dorm on August 29, 2015, I never expected to make so many amazing friends. While some relationships caused drama and stress, I learned how to stand up for myself and learned who my real friends were, so to those people who I no longer talk to or associate myself with, thank you for helping me grow. This article isn't about the relationships that have ended, but about the relationships that started and will grow even stronger this upcoming year.

This is for all the friends I made during the second semester of freshman year (you know who you are). You welcomed me into your friend group and treated me like you've known me since day one. You were so friendly and cordial that I finally realized what it was like to have true friends. I loved all the adventures that freshman year delivered and I am so excited to see what sophomore year brings.

Freshman year was so easy because we all lived in the same building (except for Marisa, of course). If we wanted to hang out all we had to do was take the stairs (OK, the elevator) to �each other's floors. It upsets me that we are going to be living in different buildings, but it upsets me even more that it's going to become so much harder to see you all. I knew things were bound to change, but I never expected things to move so fast. I want you to know that no matter how much things change, you made my freshman year so memorable and I will always cherish your friendship. I hope you are all in my life forever because you guys have taught me so much and make life so much fun.

To my freshman roommate, Alex. I know we never expected to like each other, but look at us now, becoming roommates for the second year. I'm honestly shocked that you decided to put up with me for another year, but I want to thank you for it. You made my freshman year so entertaining and you made our room feel like a home away from home. I know we've had our ups and downs, but who hasn't? Thank you so much for being an amazing roommate and I can't wait to see what sophomore year has in store for us.

So, my friends, as we enter sophomore year, I have only one thing to say to you. I love you so much and I know we have a great year ahead of us.