

Staying Close From States Away
Hi everyone! Starting a new school year, especially when it’s your first year of college, comes with many challenges and opportunities. One of the difficulties many freshmen and transfer students face is keeping in touch with friends from home. It can be difficult to adjust after moving away from friends and peers you grew up with. There are ways to ease into this transition, though, and keep those friendships strong and healthy. I met my best friend, Melanie, during our juni