<p>bludger77,
“and the decision was fairly simple once I knew that I didn’t want to go technical”</p>
<p>Well, if nothing else, you will be quite popular at Chicago. My son also made the decision away from the technical - and he finds that his skills with computers and mechanical engineering (e.g., assembling boxed furniture for other students) are quite in demand. If you are so inclined, you should be able to find work in Residential Computing or as an RCA (residential computing assistant) for your house. </p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance and best wishes for the fall. As others have said, buyer’s remorse is common and it will likely work out.</p>