One of the best things I've done is consider building a circle of friends. Among all the mentioned college tips I've read, being in the correct circle is something I want to assemble. Last year in the first semester, I didn't make friends because of our conflicting interests. We're still casual friends, and don't be bothered where we're on good terms. I didn't have a circle of friends during the second semester, but I had a couple of friends. I hope you got my point.
But this semester, I feel fulfilled because I finally found the friends I would spend my college career with. While it would be wonderful if our bonds remained strong after graduation, the reality is that we might drift apart. We are all in the same major (Marketing Management), so don't be surprised. It's mind-blowing that this circle started from four, six, and seven. Even more astonishing is that it all began during our casual lunch breaks.
Why I considered them friends?
They are not just after a benefit.
Last semester, I had this friend who only friended me because of my intelligence. I knew it initially but kept that speculation because I had no evidence. I also don't want to lose someone I can connect with when I need her help, so I decided to go with the flow. She had already transferred from a state university, and I can't believe she got jealous about our circle. Later on, I will share all the information. But in my new circle, they didn't friend me because they had intentions for me. I hate this feeling where you will be only used when they are in need.
We have the same social status.
I guess it's the prominent reason why this group formed. Like others, we don't have the money to support all our wants. We don't have updated smartphones, fancy cars, and other pricey stuff. It's already enough for us to pass the lunch break with full stomachs and gossip in a canteen. We don't need to get along with our wealthy classmates only because we want to have additional friends.
We almost have the same brain cells.
Just like my friends, I'm also one of the students who don't have a choice but to enroll in private since I failed to enter public. It's also our fault since we didn't try to attempt the other university. But right now, look at us. We are all ranting because we chose this university over many private schools for the same program. Because of that, we strengthen our connections as a group.
Who are you in a group?
As my cousin nicknamed me in our group chat, they called me "Source." I am the source of their reviewers, and I feel bad since they were not reading how I'm getting good grades. Personally, I'm eager to share the learning materials that I have since I want all of us would graduate on time. I may be a highly competent student, but I never embrace the crab mentality mindset where you'll drag someone to be on top. They are lucky since they have an academic achiever friend willing to help them with academics.
Do you think that they're trustable?
I think this question is very controversial, especially when giving a secret to your friend. Additionally, she will use the secret you shared to their advantage if you get in conflict. But honestly, I'm not an open person. Maybe I'm sharing most of the things I know, but I won't share some secrets only because I want to open it. I prefer keeping it alone and writing here. That's why I'm willing to give my trust, but I won't give all my info entirely.
Have you already built a lot of memories from them?
Of course. They are one of the reasons why I didn't write here like I used to do before. I guess I already found the comfort I've been eyeing for a long time since my friends and I separated in high school. We already shared many stories about our life, academics, and, most important, gossip. I think spending more time with them would be more fulfilling if I could spend more time with them as it improved my confidence more than spending my time on my laptop. I believe that money can be earned again, but your memories with them are something you cannot gain back.
The upper left side is our first picture in our school canteen. One of my friends asked if we should create a GC for academic reasons, but it also turned out to be a gossip section. On the upper right side is our picture when my friend asked if we should take a photo together. I like this photo since I look fresh and already visualized that this friendship would be suitable for the long term. While on the lower left side, it is just our small moments together when we went to Jollibee. And on the lower right side, my cousin and I were not included it is taken in the women's restroom.
The last photo was also the time when my friend moved from a state university and got jealous. She contacted my other friend to see if she had forgotten her, and after that conversation, she unfriended those girls. Only my cousin and I still have connections. I still don't get why she got jealous if she already mentioned in the first place that she already wanted to get out of our university. My other friend even said that her behavior is a form of being "old school and acting childish."
Conclusion
To summarize, I found good friends I can contact in good or bad times. They didn't friend me for their benefit but classified me as a friend since we had something in common. Like others repeatedly say, we should pick a good circle of friends. I think I already found it, though. I manifest that I would create more memories with them!
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"who only friended me because of my intelligence"
I hate this part. But I'm glad at di ka marupok pagdating sa trust which is good👏. Malayo mararating mo at sana wag ka mgbago. Namiss ko tuloy ang pagiging student na kahit di kita kasing talino pero relate much ako sa napagdaanan mo.
Don't share the whole story of your life especially your top secrets.
Noted te. Ayaw ko talaga nagshahare ng mga secrets hahaha. Nakakainis yung time na ginagawang katatawanan nag buong bagay tapos may nahuhuli rin akong pinagtistsismisan ako. Hindi naman ako ganon katalino te, siguro masyado malaki lang talaga adv ko sa kanila hahahaha. Thank you. Yung friend ko na yon, di naman umimik hahaha. Alam ko kasi na yun talaga ang pakay niya sa akin. Sinakyan ko na lang pero kahit papano may connections pa rin kami ganon
Minsan kasi ilalaglag ka at naranasan ko yan kya lesson learned agad ako. Naku pg nangyari yan sa akin na nhuli kung pinagtsismisan ako, naku naku mgtago na sila sa akin. Talagang adv hahaha, sanaol.
Be kind pa din kahit iba motives ng isang tao sayo, ganyan ginagawa ko till ngayon. Makisama ka na lng para iwas stress, ganern!
We all have this friend in college heheh. Kaya kung classmate, ififriend talaga kita 😄.
di talaga mawawala yan te kahit high school pa lang hahahha
What you have is a gift from God it is good to shared it with your friends. Congratulations for your achievement and may God will always guide you as you continue seek for a stable job.
Thank you so much!