College is what everyone always tells you is the "next big step" after high school.

You pretty much spend your entire life gearing up for it and trying to get everything in order. Personally, I spent a lot of time in middle school and high school stressing about what I wanted to major in and which college I should choose. Now that I'm here, though, I couldn't be happier with my decision. I think at the end of the day it should always be what you want it to be. You shouldn't choose a school based on what your parents, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend wants you to do.

Sometimes it's necessary to think about yourself, and with this kind of decision, it's vital.

College is also where you meet amazing and life-long friends. The transition from hanging out with high school students to college students has really been eye-opening for me. The girls I've met so far are amazing and they want the same things in life as me. Even though it's only been a week since classes started, I've already found an awesome friend group.

If I'm being honest, leaving home and moving nine hours away was hard for me. I had to leave my family, my best friend, and my boyfriend. I was homesick for the first two days, but after I got adjusted, I completely fell in love with college, Columbia, and my new life. I really can't wait to see where all of this takes me, but for now I'm just along for the ride.