<p>E-man… The California Universities are great. Berkeley, Davis, LA, there are ten–including one new one in Merced. (Michelle Obama gave the commencement speech there last June.) CA also has very good Community Colleges, and provide a good start. Thing is, you need to keep up the grades, stay focused, and be sure to head to a 4 year degree. Sometimes that’s not always easy.</p>
<p>Unemployment right now is tough, especially for you: 18 years old, a HS graduate, and in CA. California is going through very tough economics especially. School is a good choice actually for you right now. Go to school. Work towards a degree. Stay focused. Develop a plan for the time you’ll graduate. Make good contacts at school. Towards the end of your 4 years (starting in 2nd year), take an internship and work with career planning. Allow adults to guide you, as you’ve done here. Good luck!</p>