<p>I think the OP is international student.
You have some definite pros in your list
- closer to flying across the atlantic
- family in the East coast (this is really very important. I have seen many international students stuck in empty dorms over break…guess you can get used to it but it is still nice to have the option of family)</p>
<p>cons
-the cold/snow…yes…CT is pretty cold…and that is a factor. But if you can go home more often and visit family more often, that sort of cancels out the cold factor.</p>
<p>As far as competition is concerned, I am sure it will be everywhere. Like someone said, it is almost like flipping a coin…but for an international student, some of the other factors (family/trip home) is important. Just fyi - San francisco has direct flights to europe,asia as well :)</p>