This might appear to be a surprising question to start with, but it lays the groundwork for every decision that follows. Ripple points out that not everyone should jump into college right after high school. You're building up some thrust so that the launch of the rest of your life will clear the pad.
Some students know they want to be electrical engineers.
Both mindsets are fine. However, if you do not have narrowly defined goals, pick an institution that gives you plenty of options.