This is a lovely reminiscent piece. It seems like your understanding of people grew a lot through personal experience at college and that you learned to value true support and reciprocity between friends. Time spent at college is such a privilege and such a wonderful opportunity to branch out and embrace your independence. It is apparent that you approached this phase of your life with diligence and maturity, and still managed to have a lot of fun in the process. If I could add one thing, based on your opening line: It would have elevated the story had you shared more about the person you were and your life experience prior to entering college so that we could understand the context of why getting into college was such a 'fresh and positive' start for you. There was also a small dialogue about exams and being separated that I struggled to understand. Nevertheless this was an enjoyable read @vivaebony.
Thank you for sharing part of your life story with The Ink Well #CNF contest.