Make it a good one

Deciding what to do after high school is one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether you have a full-ride or pay your way through the college of your choice, go to a junior college with intents to transfer, opt into a vocational route, join the armed forces, or even decide on a combination, make sure it is what you want to do for yourself, at least for the moment. And yes, it is okay to change your mind.

Before heading out to the venue for my youngest brother's wedding, I stopped by my undergraduate school. I was so glad to chat with Dean Olivia White and catch my former advisor & Physics professor, Dr. Allen Flora, minutes before his next class. After 20 years, he still remembered me and my laugh. I told him that it was his musical ear and reminded him that we never got the chance to sing together. I also was surprised to see my Quantitative Analysis (Chemistry) professor, Dr. Kevin Bennett.

Here's a part of a note that I sent to Dr. Flora the day after my visit.

"Going to Hood College was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. And I am grateful for all of the wonderful people I met and memories I made along the way."

Whatever your decision might be, make it a good one.