college!

I know this is kindof early to start thinking about college, but I feel like I've been thinking about it since the end of 8th grade. I never really thought about which college I wanted to go to, but in 8th grade I thought I really wanted to go to either Berkeley for psychology, NYU for phtography, or FIDM for fashion design. Those professions are all really far from each other, but those are the things i was and still am interested in.

Fashion design used to be my dream for all of my childhood. Up until recently, I really thought I had what it takes to be a part of this glitzy industry. But honestly, I know how hard it is for designers to get a big break. Also, I am a horrible artist and I have a hard time getting my ideas on paper. FIDM seems like a really cool school, but realistically, fashion design will always remain a dream for me. Maybe being a stylist is a little bit more practical.

Photography was a phase I had all through middle school. I even took a summer photography class. It was really cool and I really liked it, but I just couldn't see myself doing it for a living. Like with fashion design, I just don't think I'm cut out to be in the art industry. Also, NYU is and Ivy League school, which is highly competitive and hard to get into. I think I only wanted to go there because I love New York City.

Psychology is my current obsession. It's amazing what the human brain is capable of. Maybe it's just a phase, but I know that I am genuinely interested in psychology and the ways the mind works. Berkely is not the school though. It's too close to home and it's too competitive.

Right now, the school I really really really want to go to is University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Honolulu is my favorite place on Earth. It has the components of a big city in the middle of the most popular vacation spot in America. It's super relaxing, yet it can also be exciting. The only issue I have with it is that it's truly a vacation spot. It's so far from everything. But other than that, Hawaii is my current dream school. At this college, white people are actually the minority. I think that's pretty cool and a new experience from mainland USA. But the most exciting thing about college other than being away from home and on your own is PARTYING! Also, you make some of the best friends in college, unlike the petty relationships made in high school. So basically, I'm pretty juiced for college and I can't wait to get away from everyone here :)