As the acceptances from various colleges around the country are rolling in, high school seniors are faced with an important decision they must make.

Where do they want to spend their college career?

Of course for a current Aztec, the answer is clear: San Diego State. The chance to attend college in paradise is quite the offer.

According to SDSU NewsCenter, fall 2016 admissions had a record-breaking number of 83,316 applications submitted — both undergraduate and transfer applications.

SDSU is quickly rising in national ranks. It ranked 60th out of the country’s 477 public universities in a recent list compiled by Business First.

There are many reasons why admitted students should attend college at SDSU, but here are a few.

The campus is absolutely beautiful. No walk to class is a bad one, even an 8 a.m., when the scenery is as breathtaking as it is on our campus. You can always catch students lounging in the new student union or relaxing by the turtle pond.

The location alone of SDSU is enough for most people. SDSU is in beautiful San Diego, a short distance from the beach and surrounded by plenty of fun activities throughout the city. And if the beach is too far, SDSU is home to the Aztec Aquaplex, a huge swimming facility run by the Aztec Recreation Center, as well as the many residential halls with pools.

SDSU takes pride in its diverse student body, where each student brings a new perspective to the classroom.

SDSU is also known for its study-abroad program, which allows students the opportunity to study abroad over summer, winter break or for a whole semester if they choose. These programs extend to over 50 countries and give students the experience of a lifetime.

There are so many opportunities for involvement, which is part of what makes SDSU so great. According to the SDSU office of admissions, there are more than 200 student organizations on campus.

With that many organizations there is a unique place for everyone. These organizations allow for each and every student to have the opportunity to get involved and find the place they feel they belong. The more involved students are, the more they truly feel like a part of the Aztec community.

SDSU athletics are a fun way for all students to cheer on the Aztecs. SDSU is unique in it allows all students to get tickets for games, free of charge, as long as they have their Red ID.

In my opinion, getting to interact with the professors at SDSU has been extremely helpful. Every single professor I have encountered thus far is willing to help each and every student in any way they can.

Having professors that genuinely care about their students makes a huge difference in a students’ academic career and beyond.

If students are interested in attending SDSU, they are invited to see the campus in action from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 19 for Explore SDSU.

Explore SDSU gives prospective students an opportunity to not only see the campus, but to see its moving parts.

The event includes residential hall tours, a peak into academic life and a chance to interact with various campus organizations.