How I Chose My University

Before the summer of my Senior year in high school, I had to try and decide what colleges I wanted to apply to. What school did I see myself spending the next four years of my life at? I had a list of the schools I wanted to apply to, and out of that list, only two I could actually see myself attending.

So, I sent out my applications and waited. I couldn’t make the decision without seeing what schools wanted me. But when they all came back as acceptance letters, the decision got harder.

I listened to what my parents had to say. My father at the end of the day didn’t care what University I applied to as long as I was happy. My mom, on the other hand, was a different story. She knew what school she wanted me to attend, and anything else in her eyes, was not a good choice.

Listening to what my parents had to say made it even worse. At the end of the day, I ignored what everyone had to say and listened to my gut feeling. I tried to remember the feelings I had when walking around the different campuses.

I wasn’t looking for the most prestigious school with the best awards and top professors. I was looking for the perfect atmosphere for myself to live in for the next four years, to experience, learn, and grow there.

That is how I came to the final decision to attend Quinnipiac University. Now, a senior, I could not be happier with the decision. I will admit, I experienced a lot of ups and downs there, and there were multiple times I left, and even thought of dropping out or switching schools completely.

I kept going though, and I have made some amazing memories there. I have learned not only academically, but in a personal aspect. As a person, I have grown compared to who I was when I made the decision.

My biggest advice for anyone out there trying to decide the next step in their life is not to listen to ANYONE. Listen to yourself, because at the end of the day you know what is best for you, you know what can and will make you happy.