Bonds formed from school

Thinking about my last 3 years in college and realizing that this is my final year, I've been thinking what has been the best part of it.  I've gained immense knowledge and found my passion for a job i want too pursue.  However, the best part has truly been the bonds i have formed with not only friends that will help me later in life but also the professors. 

Starting in the Fall of 2009, i had no idea what to expect.  A few of my friends from High School were also going to school here but i had no classes with them.  However, that first day i met some very nice people.  I didn't become friends with them, but the fact that everyone was so nice and didn't keep to themselves made me love it here. 

After a few weeks i made some very interesting friends in a few of my classes.  I was able to learn more because we would work together and further our knowledge.  The most important bond i made though was with my now girl friend.  It helps that she is a communications major which goes hand in hand with my journalism major.  This was my first bond with someone that truly helped me in my major.  She was already in the major for a few semesters so having someone who knew the building and the teachers helped greatly. 

After a few more semesters i started taking core journalism classes.  This is where i formed the most bonds.  Pretty much every class since than i have had at least 2 or 3 people i know in all my classes.  These friends i have made not only make the classes more fun but they make it easier.  I like going to class because i get to enjoy my time there being with people i like.  I also know I can rely on these friends after school.  It's connections like this that make college the best. 

The same goes for the professors.  My Digital Media professor, Dr. Bonilla has helped me tremendously.  I'm not the most computer savvy person around, but after taking a course with him, I feel like a journeyman rather than an amateur.  I have had three journalism professors and i wouldn't change them for anything.  My adviser is also someone i know i can depend on in and outside of school.  I have made big strides in my writing and reporting thanks to her. 

College is great for many things, whether it be a degree or to get a good job after.  However, making these kinds of friendships and bonds make the experience a great one.  What also makes it great is that making these bonds is somewhat hidden.  When we hear about college in high school, we are told that it's too learn about a subject and use that to get a job.  That we are also to be on our own for 4 or 5 years learning to become adults.  The true value of all this is that we learn too make friends and bonds to help us achieve adulthood. 

These bonds will help and be there for anyone forever.  Jokes of best friends forever can be thrown around, but it is the truth.  Knowing that when i jump in the foray of the journalism job market that i will have people to rely on to help me found a job or just help me period is amazing.  This is what makes college great and it truly is the best part of being a college student.