"Are you sure this is what you want to do?" I've heard this question far too much from my family members recently. Yes, I am the baby of the family and I'm sure it's hard to accept the fact that I will be leaving sooner or later. Maybe going off to college isn't right for me and I'll find out the answer in the future, but for now, I'm going to college next August. That's a fact.

I understand that my family wants the best for me, I want the best for me too. I've come to a decision and all I ask is that I get some support in my decision. I don't want to be asked over and over again if I should rethink or try a different path, maybe something will change in the future but for now, I have a plan.

I know for a fact there's other kids out there in my exact situation and if you're reading this I want you to remember this: This is YOUR education. This is YOUR life. It's okay to seek some advice and insight from other people, but if you have a plan that sticks out to you and nothing else sounds better to you, then chase after it. It's all your choice. Your life should be planned out by you. You direct where you want to go. You realize your mistakes and correct your mistakes. Do I have to stress that fact that it's YOUR life anymore?

So take the wheel. Steer it where you want. Listen to what others have to say and actually think on their ideas too, don't just disregard them. Your life will be amazing no matter what path or paths you end up going down.

And finally, don't let others make you feel bad for a plan you have for your own life.