"Where do I really want to go?"

I had my heart set on going upstate for school, 

I found the SUNY program extremely great and cool.

I thought I was going to Binghamton for a really long time,

But then I thought about it and changing my mind would not be a crime.

I know Binghamton would be a really good school to go to,

but Albany is closer to home so I would not be so blue.

They are both great schools but Albany is better for me,

It's cheaper to attend and closer to home incase I need to flea.

Going to farther and more expensive school wouldn't be smart,

I'm undecided so this first year I need to find a major t hat catches my heart.

I did not want to take general classes in a more expensive school if its all the same,

If I end up hating it then I'll be the one to blame.

I visited UAlbany and immediately loved it,

After that day I knew it was time for me to finally commit.

After this summer my journey will continue as a Great Dane.

"To do senior service or not?"

As my senior year was slowing coming to an end,

I had to make a decision about what to do next.

I could either stay in school the final month with my friend,

or I could leave for service and skip all of the projects.

I kept telling myself, "This is my final year, so I should stick it out",

But then I would just say, "Nope, I can't wait to be out of this school".

My time was slowly running out and I had to pick my route,

So I ended up choosing to leave, because staying here would be cruel.

This decision wasn't easy to make,

I had to do a lot of thinking and even ask my mom.

I know senior service is a privilege and I can't just flake,

Because my future is in my own palm.

I know I won't regret making this choice,

Because in the end I will rejoice.