Californians' experiences of going to college in New England? Pros/cons?

I’ve been looking into New England colleges to apply to, but I’m worried it will be too much of a location change for me. I’m born and raised in California and wondering how other Californians liked (or disliked) going to college on the east coast? Also how was your experience with the weather differences, traveling home for the holidays, etc? Basically how was / is your college experience in the New England area different from say a college closer to home? Thank you :slight_smile: