<p>you have some good advice. I would definaltely go back to FL. You already said you have more friends and the beaches and that fits your lifestyle. </p>
<p>Just because you are in FL doesn’t mean you have to live with your dad. And I know its hard to live at home when you want to have that independency. My parents would not send me away to college since one was a mile away from my house and I had to live at home. I also worked but could not afford to live away and had to pay half my college…despite them being able to afford it. It was not as bad as you think. </p>
<p>The debt would be a killer and not worth it. My kids gave up better schools than where they are to be debt free. But they are so happy. In the end, its what you do and your desires to reach your dreams. I know plenty of kids from Ivies that are still unemployed or having tough time getting a job. I also knew people that gave up their jobs after getting Ivy Masters/phds to pursue a passion in art or be a stay at home parent. </p>
<p>Better to live stress free, debt free, enjoy life while pursuing your dream job.</p>