Friendship and Transition: Navigating Change in College

Friendship bonds remain strong despite changes, assuring lasting connections and support.

### The Importance of Friendships and New Beginnings
* 👋 Kate introduces herself and reflects on her supportive friend group from her youth, emphasizing their role in helping her **live fully**.
* 👩 She mentions that she and her friends met during their freshman year of college, highlighting the **lasting connections they have maintained**.
* 🌅 A conversation arises about the beauty of sunsets, but it quickly shifts as they request snacks, showcasing their **playful dynamic**.
* 😟 Faith expresses concern about the potential for their group to split and lose contact, to which Kate reassures her that their bond is **too strong to fade**.
* 🧳 As they prepare to leave, Rihanna is reminded to **pack essentials**, illustrating the transition to a **new chapter in their lives**.
* 👩 A mother reflects on her daughter growing up and moving away, expressing both **pride and sadness** about the changes ahead.
* 💔 The friends express their feelings of **missing each other** and the importance of **staying in touch** despite physical distance.
* 🤝 A new friendship begins as Paige meets Di, demonstrating the **excitement of making new connections** while navigating the college experience.

[Music] Brianna Brian what um we're going C do you guys ever wonder where the colors of the sunset come from no I haven't I haven't either but I can you get me a bag of chips oh me too yeah yeah sure so back to what I was saying can I get some stps as well can't you guys grabbing yourselves I'm always running and getting things for you guys [Music] [Music] [Music] hey Fai what's going on uh not much can I talk to you sure what's going on I'm worried about the whole group splitting and losing contact with each other what if we stop talking to each other faith I can assure you that we will never lose contact with each other we're too close of a group to even stop talking to each other you're you're right that makes sense thank you and honestly I've been feeling the same way too and I think I have to go Faith Rana you ready yeah I just need to

zip up the suitcase. Okay, Rihanna, let's go. Okay, I'm ready. Do you have everything you need, Rihanna? Yeah. Are you sure you have your blankets, pillows? No, I'm sure I have everything I need. Okay, 'cause we're not coming back tomorrow to get. I know. All right, let's go. You know, Brianna, this is where I went to school when I was younger. Briana, what happened? I was just telling you this story. I went to school when I was younger. Oh, cool. Well, you're going to make so many new friends and just as good as the ones you have right now. Hopefully better. Mom, what's the point of this rant? Oh, you're just growing up. My baby girl's growing up. Yeah, but it's not like I'm leaving you forever. Yeah, I know, but you're moving away. Mom, it's okay. I know. Well, just do good in school and try to keep your parents out of the nursing home. I know. I'll try my best to make you both proud. Okay, I think that's

everything. I'm going to miss you guys so much. We're going to miss you too. Yeah, remember, we're not too far. We can always pick you up. No, I know, I know. Okay, um, it's time for us to go. Please make sure you don't lose touch with us, okay? Oh, hang on one second. I have to take this. Hey, what's going on? Why weren't you at the hangout this morning? We were all supposed to say bye to each other. Um, no one told me about this morning. Not do fa. Is that why she was rushing me off the phone? So, like, uh, they didn't invite you? Okay, I want to miss you guys so much. I love you. Oh, sorry. Hey, are you a freshman? Yeah, I am. Are you? Yeah. Would you want to go with me to that new student event on the quad? Um, yeah. Okay, what's your name? I'm Paige. What's your name? I'm Di. Nice to meet you. So, I any God's amen just like all. They're like, yeah, just call like now.

that [Music] aw well get and actually that's kind of nice. Hi, I'm Kate. Hi, I'm [Music]. Okay, would you want to invite anybody else? Like, who are your friends growing up? I honestly had a great friend group growing up. They were always there for me when I needed them, and honestly, they helped me live my life to the fullest. Are you guys still friends? Yes, we met freshman year of college. Oh, okay. I mean, did you have like a high school [Music]? Um, no, I didn't. [Music] [Music] [Music].

ARISING

Jessica Van Leeuwen

A mother is helping her daughter, Rihanna, pack for a move, ensuring she has everything she needs.

The mother reminisces about her own school days and expresses her hopes for Rihanna to make new friends.

They share a light-hearted conversation about growing up and the daughter's promise to make her parents proud.

A group is saying goodbye, expressing how much they'll miss each other and emphasizing the importance of staying in touch.

One person missed the farewell hangout and feels left out, while another offers to go to a new student event together.

They introduce themselves and bond over their shared experience as freshmen.

The Importance of Friendship and Connection

Kate reflects on her supportive friend group from childhood, which has remained close since college.

The group discusses common concerns about losing contact with each other, but Faith reassures them of their strong bond.

The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and staying connected.