college + youth is learning how to come to terms with the fact that there will be so many people that impact your life in short time frames. A few months of friendship, a few weeks of indistinguishable bond, but paths that eventually run orthogonal. it’s so easy to not want to label those intervals as “great” friends because of their length, but they’re undeniable. they could be just as important (but different obviously) as year-long/lifelong friendships. show respect where it’s due. be truthful to yourself, don’t be selfish, great impact can be made in short time frames. very few things are forever.