Firstly, I believe it is VERY easy to keep in contact with people in other cities. There are the possibilities of FaceTime and Skype, where you can actually talk to them as if they are in the room. There is also all the forms of social media including Instagram and Twitter where you can actually see what your friends are getting up to whilst away. In today's society it is extremely easy to keep in contact with people, after all a message will send instantly and a phone call can connect you instantly to them. Really, there isn't much excuse not too keep in contact.
Another point I think is important to emphasise, is that your friend in another city is probably having an incredible time, after all it is still freshers some places. They are probably in awe of the new city they are in, and really excited to be living this new life. Therefore if they haven't been in contact, don't be too put out. It doesn't mean they have forgotten you, it just means that they are excited and having a good time.
On the other hand, maybe your friends are really struggling to settle in, and could do with some familiar faces. As well as social media allowing you to see what they are up to in there new lives, it can also be very misleading, as obviously on social media people choose what they want to post. They wouldn't want to post that they are home-sick and upset would they? If this is the case they would probably really appreciate a friendly text or phone call. Make sure you show your friend how important they are to you, and how you really value their friendship.
Friendship is a really important thing, and to have truly great friends is a blessing. Therefore we should all make the effort to keep in touch, and maintain our friendships with people we've been friends with for years, regardless of where they live now.
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