Accepted to major universities, but want to move away and can't!!!

<p>So I just got acceptances from UCLA, UCSD, UCI, UCB, University of Miami, and I'm still waiting on USC and NYU, which I'm pretty sure I'll get in. I'm a transfer student from a community college, and I have been living in LA my whole life. I reaaally want to experience something new, and start fresh in a GOOD university thats outside of my comfort zone and that I can learn alot from, meet cool people, and be the happiest in. However, once news came that I was accepted to UCLA, all those choice options went out the window. It seems like EVERYONE i have ever known has called or let me know how PROUD they are that all their dreams are fulfilled for me, that UCLA is the best school out there, and this is all they want from me out of life!! The last thing I want to do is let them down!! I feel trapped! </p>

<p>Don't get me wrong, UCLA is a great school. It's just that I've already been to all the parties and social scene, been to all the fraternity parties, and been around the westwood area since HIGH SCHOOL and I am in dire need of a change and to get out of this bubble. Plus, the classrooms are way too big and I can't learn like that, and my major is really competitive! What do you think you would do in my position?! I am soo confused, and the money thing is an issue too. Also, I don't want to leave my family and friends, but I think its about time i grow up and away from shadyLA HAHA, soooo i am quite undecided. Should I just force myself to like it...HELP!!!!!!</p>

<p>You’d be insane not to consider UCB.</p>

<p>“I am soo confused, and the money thing is an issue too.”</p>

<p>Just exactly how serious of an issue is this money thing? Would commuting to UCLA mean that your loan burden is no more than the Stafford Loan total, and all of the other places would require private loans for you or Plus loans for your parents? Sit down with whoever it is who is helping you pay for your education, and run the numbers through this handy calculator from our friends at FinAid.org: [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) Then talk about what the results mean for you and your family.</p>