Decisions

Today I went on a college visit to Kent State University. Going into this visit, I admit I was a bit apprehensive. Up until now, I hadn't visited a college as big as Kent, and I didn't like how big it was. I was frustrated because my original plans for my major didn't seem attainable. This really upset me. I felt like I wasn't going to be able to pursue my passions. My dreams drive me, sometimes literally, almost every day of my life. I had also heard all of the stereotypical rumors about Kent. I think most of us have heard them. There's the saying "Can't read, can't write, Kent State." I had also heard that it had a bit of a reputation as being a party school. Then there were some students in some of my classes that said they didn't know what to do with their lives so they were just going to go to Kent. Upon arriving on campus, all of these things left me. I saw a campus that had so much to offer me. It's size was not as daunting as I had thought. Talking to various people in my departments of interest made me see how I could make my dreams reality. I can't even describe to you how that makes me feel. It can actually happen! I'm going to do it! They are in reach! All of my questions were answered and then some. It calmed a lot of my fears about going to college. While I know that there will probably be partying at any school I go to, it's my choice about whether or not I participate. And I can tell you right now, it is the last thing I would ever want to do. I have dreams and I don't want to do anything that might jeopardize that. This new part of my life is getting closer every day. After taking in everything, I've decided that Kent is the school for me. It has everything I want. Now I just have to apply! This time next year, I hope to be a Photoillustration major with a minor in writing. Wish me luck!