Second year of college

I turned my college life around my second year of college. During my
first year, I met someone that I knew way back where we were both
classmates in our algebra class in the 7th grade. Actually I met a
few of my classmates who were from the same high school that I went
to. Anyway I met Joanna during my first semester and as you would
know it, we were in the same physics lecture and discusson class. It
was no coincidence that we were meant to be friends. Heading back to
my second year, Joanna and I planned out our schedule to take more
classes together. It was the same year that I met Amina who lived
close to both Joanna and me in Oakland. That year was special because
I got my life turned around and I don't have to rely on video games as
a way to relax. The three of us bonded together and did our homework
together either near our homes or at school. It also showed in my
grades as well as I gradually increase my GPA from the original 2.00.
Our schedule was ahead that we took our first upper division
technical course during our second year. It was an accomplishment in
itself. We also took a chemistry course at a community college during
the summer to keep ahead of schedule. Besides all of that, I finally
learned what true friendship can bring in life as I never had one
before. Unfortunately, Amina did not do so well that she eventually
dropped out of the college. It was very disappointing because I
considered her my best friends and as time went by, that friendship
just dwindle and faded away. It was just sad for both Joanna and me.