Friendships That Last Beyond the Walls of School.

Honestly, I’d say I’m someone who’s quite open when it comes to making friends. I don’t really have a strict “type” of person I befriend — I can connect with people in different settings and situations. Most of the friendships I’ve built have either started in class or with my roommates, but it doesn’t end there. I’m the kind of person who can meet someone on the football field, during a casual conversation, or even in unexpected places, and somehow, a genuine friendship grows from that.

For example, there’s this guy I met through football during my fourth year in the university. We started playing together regularly, and even though he was in a lower level than me, something about him stood out. I noticed that he was a really respectful person. No matter the situation, even when someone wronged him, he never responded rudely or tried to pick up a fight. He carried himself with a certain calmness that was hard not to admire. That kind of attitude made it easy for me to vibe with him, and before long, we became good friends. It wasn’t anything forced; it just happened naturally because of the kind of person he was.

Apart from friends I make casually, the people I often connect with the most are my roommates. And that is because living together with a person allows you see a different side of them — both the good and the annoying — and that can really strengthen a bond. One person who stands out among my roommates is Kolade. Honestly, I like him a lot. He has already finished studying this year because he’s on a four-year program while mine is a five-year course. Their graduation is coming up on November 1st, and even though he’s no longer on campus like before, we still keep in touch.

Kolade is someone who genuinely checks up on me. Even now, he randomly calls or texts to know how I’m doing, and I make sure to do the same because our friendship means a lot to me. We became close when he was moved into my room during my 300 level. At first, I didn’t know what to expect, but after spending time together, I realized he was a really fun and interesting person. He has this weird, playful way of frustrating you sometimes —not in a harmful way but in that funny, brotherly kind of manner. He never means any harm, and honestly, his presence always lightened up the room.

One thing I deeply admire about him is how calm and collected he is. It’s very hard to see him get angry, even in situations that would easily annoy someone else. That cool-headedness is part of what makes him so special to me. I’m genuinely sure that our friendship is one that will last a long time, even beyond school. There’s a closeness between us that goes beyond just being roommates — it’s more like having a brother you didn’t grow up with but somehow found along the way.

Friendships like that are rare, so I truly value it.

Thanks for reading.