<p>Ok, so the admissions process is over, and many of us have decided where we are going next fall. I'm really excited, but I hate to think about leaving my friends! Especially my best best friends-I don't want them to forget about me! Does anyone have any thoughts on how to cope with missing them/ keeping in touch etc? Also, I want to give my best friends a little gift before I go...I want it to be special and thoughtful, and preferably something I could make. Any ideas?</p>
<p>I’ve already set my flights home for some breaks in order to visit them and come to their sports games to support them. Also I’d suggest Skype, Facebook, twitter, really any kind of social networking seems to work. Maybe you could make them a video or scrapbook of your friendship. Have pictures of you all, any inside jokes you might have or just good memories in it.</p>
<p>It’s hard leaving your friends. I’m going to BS next year and it’s the biggest concern I have. I’m an international student so I wouldn’t be going back home as often as other ppl. Basically you’re going to a new school that gives you a lot opportunities and you’re going new friends. And your current friends are always going to be your friend. Two years ago, I went abroad for a year and I made some really good friend. Last year, I move back and we have always keep in contact. FaceTime, Skype, Facebook , twitter , instragram and whatsapp are just some of the ways you can keep contact. I think confusedonhades’ idea is good. A scrapbook of your memories is great. I think maybe you could scrapbook a frame. It sounds confusing but it’s like a picture frame with a lot of pictures and decorations inside.</p>
<p>Our oldest has kept in touch with her best friend and sees her when home. Early on, she saw other friends as a group on some visits home. However, as the year went on she was just too busy to get home much and to see them on breaks. Spring break we traveled. This summer she will reconnect with some, but many of them will be away. One thing she noticed is that they are interested in her boarding school life, but really cannot understand what it is like…so there is a bit of a disconnect at times.
Staying in touch takes work, but you all have social media to help. Understand that the relationships may CHANGE, but they need not end.
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