My senior year, I was positive I had my future figured out.

I was 100% set on attending Albright College and knew the next four years of adolescence were going to be the "best years of my life." Things quickly changed, when November of my freshman year, I had already applied to five different schools.

I was extremely indecisive about the thought of transferring schools. I neglected my thoughts simply because I was terrified of starting all over again. Meeting new friends, getting lost while finding your classes, and attempting to find the best coffee on campus seemed more of a hassle than sticking out another three years.

It took a couple of months of forcing happiness that wasn't there to realize I was turning into an ugly version of myself. Don't get me wrong Albright is a great college with fantastic academics, but it was not for me. I did not succeed there, sure I made friends and got good grades but mentally, I was not thriving.

Through my transfer process, I learned that your young adult years are the most selfish years of life. You have to think about yourself, not the friends who want you to stay and not the adults who tell you it takes time to adjust. This part of life is all about you.

What you want for your future and how you are going to get there. So, if that means losing the people who are holding you back, so be it. As harsh as this idea may seem at times, this period of life is a time to make the best choices for you. You alone, without looking back, and without second-guessing the choices you make. Simply follow your instincts and keep moving forward.