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" There are few people I love more than my friends at home. We&amp;#039;re all spread out across the country at different colleges, but now that it&amp;#039;s winter break, we can finally get back together again! Successfully reuniting with hometown friends after months apart can be tricky, but with some effort it&amp;#039;s completely manageable\u2014and definitely worth it. Staying in touch throughout the semester can make a big difference by the time you all see each other in person. It takes practically zero seconds to send a quick Snapchat\u2014remember, the uglier you look in it, the stronger your friendships will grow\u2014or a brief text with whatever exciting news you have to share. I typically don&amp;#039;t have anything newsworthy to say, so I often compensate with a play-by-play report of my breakfast. You&amp;#039;re welcome, friends. When everyone is in town, try not to fall into a pattern of just hanging out watching movies every night. You have limited time together, so make the most of it! Last night, a group of us went sledding, and now we&amp;#039;re determined to top it with something even more fun. Preferably an activity where nobody can leave with a broken ankle. (Don&amp;#039;t worry, he&amp;#039;s okay now.) Most importantly, if some of your friends seem a little different after coming home from college, don&amp;#039;t hold it against them. College is a time when everybody&amp;#039;s changing, so relax, accept it, and enjoy the reunion! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.seventeen.com/life/school/advice/a20009/survive-long-distance-friendships/>