It's been difficult to stay connected with my college friends post-graduation. We now schedule mini-reunions.

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• After college graduation, I was worried I'd lose contact with my friends; we started a group chat. 
• The group chat went silent as everyone got busy with their post-graduation lives. 
• We now plan mini-reunions in person so that we can stay connected.

College was tough, but one of the few things that made it bearable for me was the gift of friendship. I came in as a freshman...