Tough decisions surround us on the daily, whether you're deciding what you want to watch on Netflix or what you want to stuff your face with while binge watching all those "Grey's Anatomy" episodes, it's a decision, and it's not an easy one.

But I'm talking about REALLY tough decisions, and what one of mine was:

Where I'm going to college.

I was always that high schooler who was ready for the next big thing, and that next big thing was always college. I've dreamed of going to college for years knowing that I'd get to decorate my future dorm, take classes on things I actually find interesting, getting to find my calling, and making lifetime friendships. I had ideas of where I wanted to go but I never knew how in the hell I'd make that decision.

After many college visits, I have to say I adored almost everywhere I went. I applied, got into my some of my top choices. I was pretty happy.

I settled very early on Alabama because they accepted me first, they had an interest in me and I had interest in them. I was so excited to be the senior who decided where they wanted to go first.

But then I received my acceptance letter from Stetson and I nearly lost it from all the happiness overwhelming me because quite frankly, I didn't think I'd get in.

I spent nights in my room pondering whether I wanted to go a big university and do big university things or go to a quaint little school in a cute little town. Whether I wanted to stay in state or explore the unfamiliar. Whether I should go where I felt like people wanted me to go or to go to a place where I feel I belong. Whether I want to be right near the beach or go to a place where they actually experience seasons..especially winter. (As a native floridian, the thought of winter terrified me). There were so many factors in this decision process I can't even begin to think of them all.

So I decided to go with where I felt most comfortable and accepted which was Stetson. It just felt so right to say I'm a Hatter. It being a small school really appealed to me because of the sense of a tight knit community/family feel and the opportunity to be just more than a number in the system, to have your voice heard and appreciated! And don't get me started on how beautiful the campus is. It's a palm tree wonderland full of rich history and long lasting tradition.

What my message is to you guys still making your college decision and to you upcoming seniors. Don't rush it. You do NOT have to be the first person in your class to decide where to go to college, there's no first place trophy you're going to win for it anyways. Go with your gut. And stay true to you. Go somewhere where you can call home and be able to thrive and flourish! Happiness is KEY. So find your key, open the door to your future, and see what life has in store for you.