I graduated high school with about 75 fellow students. My school was very small but had amazing teachers and clubs/activities. While searching for college, I had to obviously think about what I wanted from college and what would make me most comfortable. When deciding which college I wanted to attend I had to think about the size of the school I wanted, the distance from home I wanted to be, and the cost.
Growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, I attended the small school named Iroquois. It was very small and as I decided on colleges, I decided a small school would be the most comfortable for me. I figured switching from a very small school to a large school was not the best option for me. The next choice I had to choose from was the distance the school would be from home. Did I want a school really close to home? Did I want a school that really far away or did I want one in the middle of close and far? When deciding I also had to think if I wanted to commute or live on campus. In the months that I decided, I chose to live close to home and on campus. The last thing to think about is the cost. I didn’t really put much thought into costs because I knew I could get some scholarships. The last step is to choose the school. I went to a band event at a college when I was a sophomore. I went to play with the marching band and found it very fun and relaxing. This was the big event that pulled me towards the school. Marching band is a huge part of my life and was a big factor in my decision. I chose Thiel because it was small, close to home, inexpensive, had a marching band, and I knew at least one person.
Thiel has been the best choice of my life. I have made so many friends and brothers. I joined a fraternity which was also the best choice of my life. I have had the best time of my life performing for the marching band. It felt so great participating in band camp last summer. I was very comfortable and showed my talents. I am so excited to continue my education at Thiel. I return to campus two weeks before classes start for band camp and I am very excited to return to the band as a band officer.
Choosing a college is a very difficult decision and a very long process. There are many colleges to choose from and many other options separate from college. I am very lucky to have found Thiel because it was the best choice for me.
