The document reflects on fond memories from graduate school, including making friends, attending annual events like a cookout and homecoming, taking a birthday trip to museums in their hometown of NYC, and getting to know a close friend while supporting each other through difficult times. Overall, the author states that despite struggles, their graduate years have been the best of their life.

1. Saying Goodbye

2. Looking back on my first day, I never thought I would have made so many friends and memories.

3. Like Dr. Tickton’s annual NBS cookout

4. Or, NSU’s Homecoming which by the way I haven’t participated in since 2…?

5. I even took a cultural trip back to my hometown of NYC for my birthday!

6. Museum of Natural History

7. But, my best memories was getting to know my friend J better and helping each other through tough times.

8. Though it was a struggle at times, I can honestly say this has been the best grad years of my life!