College is probably the only time in your life when you will have the freedom to do as many crazy, adventurous things as you wish. Unfortunately, it only lasts four years, and for those about to graduate in a few short weeks, it’s probably seeming like it went by way too fast. So while you’re still able to visit each other’s rooms on weekday nights and spend hours studying together, make the most of this time with your bestie by doing things you wouldn’t want to do with anyone else.
1. Revisit your old hangout spots
Yeah, yeah, you might be tempted to roll your eyes at the sentimentality of this idea. Or you might be gettting the feels just thinking of all the study spots, cafes, and hidden nooks and crannies that you and your friends frequented these last few years. And with finals taking up all your time, what better way to simultaneously bond with your bestie and rediscover a gem of a study space?
2. Leave a message on one of said old hangout spots
Carving your names into wood is a pretty solid way to cement a memorable friendship (especially since it’ll take quite a long time to do it), so in the whirlwind of graduation and all the crazy get-togethers you’ll be obligated to attend, take a quiet moment to sneak away with your bestie, revisit your favorite place on campus and leave a mark! This could mean carving your names, but if you’re not feeling that gutsy, hide a paper note with an inside joke or some advice on it for the confused freshmen who will inevitably find it.
3. Drop in on a random class together
This is the kind of thing you should definitely do senior year, when you’re days away from graduating and have kind of sunken comfortably into your senioritis. Drop in on a random lecture with your friend just for fun. It doesn’t really matter what subject the class is on, as long as it interests you and is a departure from all those required classes you’ve taken. It’s all about having one more adventure with your bestie, while also stepping out of your comfort zone.
4. Go crazy on Seamless
Let’s admit it; you will probably never again order in as much pizza and wings as you have in the last four years. As much as it hurts, it’s a fact of life. So literally go ham one final time with your bestie; pull out all the stops on Seamless or just get a bunch of takeout from your favorite restaurants around campus. The fact that you will be graduating never tasted so good.
5. Write a Medium post together
It’s time to put all those sappy thoughts you’ve been having about leaving your bestie and graduating into words! Medium is kind of the perfect place to write pseudo-intellectual and sorta cheesy thoughts such as these, but hey, it’ll give the future you insight into how 22-year-old you was feeling about embarking on adulthood. Doing it with your BFF will make the whole writing about your feelings thing come more naturally, and she will definitely be there to remind you of the inside jokes, the late-night stories and all the great times you’ve had together.
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6. Plan a way to keep in touch…then really do it
One of our biggest fears as graduating seniors is that we will fall out of touch with our college bestie. After all, it happened to some of us after high school. Of course you won’t be able to spend as much time together as you did, but graduation doesn’t have to mean you won’t fall out of touch. One way to keep each other updated as you move away and begin working, traveling and starting families is to maintain a joint blog. You can make it a private blog between just you two and write posts whenever something noteworthy happens. It’s definitely less commitment than weekly Skype dates but ensures that you won’t miss out on each other’s daily milestones. Think of it as a millennial version of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
7. Pull a cozy all-nighter together
On the other hand, a girls’ night in can be just as amazing, with the right company and the right drinks (insert wink emoji). There’s nothing like some quality time snuggled in blankets and a cheesy rom-com to get the feels going. If a cramped dorm room isn’t going to fit your posse, think about treating yourself and splitting the price of a hotel suite to have a massive sleepover in. Room service, anyone?
8. Get massages
Trust us, you’ll miss them once you enter the workforce full-time. Get a massage with your bestie and enjoy an afternoon of complete relaxation. And if you’re feeling like your skin could use a little extra love, finish off the afternoon by making some DIY masks (maybe try a snail mask?) or visiting a facialist.
9. Have a quintessential college photo shoot
How else will you Instagram that #rideordie post you’ve been planning to feature your bestie in? In case you’re swept into a sea of well-wishing family members on graduation day, reserve an hour or two beforehand to get in a few snaps of you and your BFF all dressed up.
10. Do something, anything, you’ve always wanted to do!
Besides doing fun things that take advantage of the fact that you’re basically an unsupervised minor at heart, know that your college friendships are all about supporting one another and encouraging each other as you grow into your adult selves. Through the laughter and tears, your bestie is by your side.
It’s going to be tough saying goodbye in a few days/weeks, but after four years of sharing literally everything, you and your bestie won’t be forgetting each other anytime soon. Consider your twenties the sequel to your already legendary friendship.