UC-UC Transfer Morals

<p>I am in a rather strange situation, and if possible, would like some insight as to what is considered a reasonable course of action:</p>

<p>I currently attend a mid-tier UC where I am very happy with my academic department (engineering), just not the general lifestyle I am surrounded by. One of my dreams has always been to study abroad, and I have applied (and been accepted to) my top choice program. Unfortunately (in hindsight), I also filed a UC-UC transfer application to cal and ucla. I have been accepted by UCLA, but I would prefer to follow through with my study abroad program. I am now worried, however, about the precarious situation I might be in should I be accepted by cal in the coming two weeks.</p>

<p>In an ideal world, I would like to go abroad as planned, and return to cal for my senior year. I realize that is highly improbable, given the difficulty of matching engineering abroad programs in the first place. My concerns, however, primarily surround the morals of such a decision. My department have been great to me, and closely worked together with me to carve out a study abroad program to suit my needs. Is it wrong to essentially say "see-ya" and switch over to another school? I feel guilty about it, but at the same time I have been paying them $12k+/year for their assistance and services. I don't want to burn any bridges, as I genuinely like my program here, but I am just trying to secure what is ultimately best for me in the future... and cal's engineering program is one of the world's best. I don't know what the precedent is for these sorts of situations, and the general rules of courtesy that should be applied. Another factor is the withdrawal deadline imposed by EAP, which rather cheekily fines you $1000 if you withdraw after April 30... the day before cal's decisions. Just to clarify, if I choose not to attend cal (or am rejected), I will certainly be going abroad.</p>

<p>If anyone could please offer some advice or prior experience, it would be greatly appreciated. I apologize for the lengthy post, I just thought it would be best to include all the appropriate details.</p>

<p>just get yours jack</p>

<p>I’m an engineer, I don’t understand idioms :D</p>

<p>I presume that means to just worry about my own concerns. Thanks for the input.</p>