Xavier University was not my first choice of schools to attend for my college career.  During my junior year of high school, I attended my junior class trip that allowed my class to visit historic black colleges and universities. It was then that I decided Spelman was the place for me. Spelman College was my first choice. When I first applied to Xavier, it was because my mother advised me to do so. I did not want to attend a college in the state of Louisiana. I wanted to go far away to gain a sense of independence, privacy, and to mature more into a young lady. I began looking at different colleges that specialize in the sciences because my major is Biology Pre-medicine. After applying to Xavier, I began to receive different brochures about the college and then decided to re-tour the campus and maybe reconsider my choice of college. I had never seen a college where all students looked professional and ready for their career. Xavier’s students have goals and they do not give up on them. It is good to see young African American people strive for excellence and come out above statistics. After being accepted to Xavier, I gained knowledge that Xavier is number one in the United States for sending African American Student to Medical School. After learning that, Spelman was completely pushed out of the way. I chose Xavier University of Louisiana as the college I am attending because it is best for my major and the students strive for academic excellence!