Before I began college, I really didn't know what to expect. I knew it would be more work and it would be nothing like high school, but I didn't realize exactly how much it would change my life for the better. Out of all of the choices I made in my life, choosing to come to Fredonia was one of the best. It has changed my life for countless reasons, but here are five big reasons why it has had a huge impact.

1. The campus is beautiful and makes me feel at home.

Fredonia's campus is absolutely stunning. It isn't too big to walk to class, the architecture is one of a kind, and the patches of trees and flowers are beautiful. From the day I moved in, it has felt like home and every day I love being on campus.

2. The professors at Fredonia are highly knowledgeable and extremely talented.

Yes, the faculty members at any school are going to be great people to work with, but the professors at Fredonia are incredibly dedicated. They do the most they can for their students and they make themselves available for help because they truly do want to see us succeed.

3. There's a place for everyone here.

The amount of groups and open-minded students on campus allows for every Fredonia student to feel like they belong. Athletes, artists, and actors alike all have their own place on campus and it is extremely comforting.

4. The students are happy and welcoming.

I had never attended a school where the students are happy to be there until I came to Fredonia. It is so unlike high school in every way; every student jumps at the opportunity to make new friends and welcome new students. The feeling of being among these students is indescribable and I wouldn't trade it in for the world.

5. There are incredible opportunities left and right.

Whether it's study abroad or working with faculty, Fredonia offers so many great opportunities to its students. We're all given multiple chances to do great things in our four years here, and I appreciate those chances more than anything.

I often think about what my life would have been like if I would've gone to a different school and I'm almost completely certain I would have been miserable elsewhere. Fredonia is the best place for me and I'm so grateful for the friends I've made, professors I've learned from, and opportunities I've had. I wouldn't want college any other way.