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Nolan H: Best of Week: Visiting the University of Illinois
Nolan! I can totally relate to you based on this issue. I also had trouble deciding which college I wanted to go to and it was basically between Loyola and Dominican University.

Not only was location a factor that affected my decision but also the finance. Dominican offered me a great scholarship and Loyola gave me a decent financial package. But it's not all about the money, you have to go to a college that you feel comfortable and certain about.

This is why I am so happy that I visited Dominican because that made me realize which college I want to attend: Loyola. At first I thought that since Dominican gave me such a great scholarship, I would just go there and save some money, but after seeing it...it changed my mind completely! Even though it looks nice from the outside, it doesn't so much on the inside. Girl-ratio is around 5 to 1 and the dorms were complete crap.

Now that I've visited both Loyola and Dominican, the stress about college choice is over and it feels great to be relieved and happy. There are many factors that come into mind when choosing the right college and it's based on us to make that right decision. I'm glad you chose which college you want to go to and that makes the two of us stress free! 


Sammy B: Best of Week: Fear of an Audience
Sammy!! First of all, I love you and I love your blog!

We've been friends since last year but we became so much closer this year and this blog made me realize how much I still don't know about you. Because of this blog, though, I feel like I can make an even stronger connection with you.

I too am timid and hesitant at times when it comes to performing, speaking, and presenting in front of a large group of people. Throughout high school, I was able to learn that it's okay to take risks, make mistakes, and to be open-minded. I feel like experiences help us change and approach life in different perspectives. And this is part of our identity; we're currently trying to figure out who we are an in order to do so, sometimes we have to make decisions that go beyond our comfort zone.

Sammy, I am SO grateful that you tried for De La Cru because if it wasn't for that, 1. you wouldn't have overcome your fear and 2. we wouldn't of been friends. And when you sang at Hip Hop Coffeehouse, dear God, you gave me the goosebumps and I am so proud of you for making that decision!!

You're such a great person and I hope you build on your character and personality by doing these kinds of things.

Love ya!