I was one of those high school seniors who had the grades, had the extracurriculars, and even some of the experience, that would theoretically make applying to college easy. Yet, overwhelmed by all of the choices, I started to seriously doubt that I was ready to go to University after all. I can still recall my teary-eyed plea to my mom to let me take a gap year. Yet, despite the initial anxieties, I managed to sift through all of my options into the one that was, and still is, the best choice for me. If I had a peer who was also having doubts about attending college, I would first ask what their reasoning. After attentively listening to and validating their concerns, I would share my own experiences and remind them that they are not alone. By doing this, I would be able to reach them with a genuine understanding of their situation and perspective, while also reassuring them that I had their future and priorities in mind. Depending on how they respond to my questions, I would try to tailor my response to their individual concerns. However, I would definitely emphasize the many unique opportunities afforded to college students. I would talk about my own experiences, how being a college student helped me gain a sense of responsibility and independence, building up my character and pushing me out of my comfort zone in many areas. I would remind them that despite the focus on education, college is also a place where students can experience social, moral, and spiritual growth. I could also assume with a fair amount of certainty that my peer, like many students, does not know what they want to do with the rest of their life, and feels rushed to make huge, life-changing decisions. Once again I would reassure them that I, and the vast majority of other current college students, are still in that exact same situation. I would speak to them about how many colleges have options designed to cater to the individual needs of students, which are expected to change over time. Not only are there reasonable options for students considering changing schedules, majors, and even Universities, but there are plenty of opportunities at college to explore different fields of work and see which ones work for each individual. If my peer was afraid of committing to a single field of study, major, or even college, I would reassure them that there is flexibility and plenty of time for students to figure things out. Finally, I would encourage them not to let fears get in the way of what is quite possibly a wonderful opportunity for personal development. Financial concerns, distance complications, or just the simple fear of change are all understandable reasons to be concerned, but I would remind my peer that there are plenty of resources out there, readily available for them to take advantage of.