Little did Max and I know that on our very first day at Purdue, during Boiler Gold Rush, we would meet the person we were meant to spend our lives with. Even more unexpectedly, almost exactly one year later, when our paths crossed again, our friendship began to blossom into something truly extraordinary. Over the next four years, our lives have ebbed and flowed, growing together into something deeply meaningful. Through every twist and turn, we’ve supported each other, and our bond has only grown stronger. Now, as we begin a new chapter in Chicago—a city that was once unfamiliar to both of us—we’ve found joy and comfort in building a life side by side. We wouldn’t change a thing, because for us, home isn’t a place—it’s being with each other. We’re so excited to see what this next chapter holds, and we can’t wait to continue writing our story together.