<p>Thanks for all of your replies. While I knew OOS was a bit of a reach, I am so motivated to get out of the midwest (not from here, and hate the small-town mindset). I have started to look at what few colleges in IL offer in my major, and trying to see if I can get my heart set on one of those.</p>
<p>Fyi, I was never planning on going to college in NYC! Trying to afford to live there on an associate’s degree (e.g. McDonalds) would be hard enough. While in college, it would be ridiculous. Anyone who can do that is incredible, in my book.</p>