Decisions, Decisions!

“You'll look up and down streets. Look 'em over with care. About some you will say, “I don't choose to go there.” With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street.”

-Oh the Places You'll Go!, Dr. Seuss

A year ago there were two things that I thought I knew. First of all, a university was not in mind for me and it was all about Mesa Community College. Second of all, out of all three universities in the state NAU would be my last option. It's crazy how plans change because here I am now looking forward to attending Northern Arizona University as a Lumberjack in the fall.

In the beginning of this year I suddenly gained the urge to go on to a University. I realized the expenses of a University, but I felt as if it was more than a possibility for me. I wanted to be a Sundevil more than ever and Arizona State University seemed like the ideal choice for me there for a minute. Once again the plan shifted a little and I was between the decision of ASU and NAU. I would have never thought that I would be making the decision between these two colleges. With a lot of thought between the two colleges, I finally made the decision this week and I am happily content with the decision that I have made. Although I wanted to pursue college at Arizona State next fall, NAU seemed to make more sense to me. I will not experience life in the valley like I hoped to at the beginning of the year, but I plan on a great experience in a place where I feel is right for me.

Like I said, NAU seems to be the best fit for me but there is one thing that will kill me in Flag and that is the weather. But I am sure it will be just fine. I was always told that senior year is your easiest year but is it really? I mean, we have to decide what's next after we graduate and I have learned that this is not so easy. Trying to find the college that fits you best or the life that you want to live is a pretty complicated decision! I am sure that several of us seniors have faced this already or still trying to decide the next step in life. I have also learned that the decision will come to you and everything will work out how it is meant to be. (This is coming from the girl who was anti-NAU a year ago!)

So to sum up this weeks lesson: plans change! They may not always be what we want or expect the outcome to be but we gotta know what is best for us. When you have no idea what to decide or even do, the answers will come to you and you will know. For my peers who have decided the next step after graduation whether it is college, the armed forces, or work, congratulations and good luck! To my undecided peers...good luck to you and answers are closer than you think. :)