If this helps any about Ohio, I am currently in Glendale, CA. I lived in Canton Ohio (northeast Ohio) all my life and came out to Cali 11/05 to go to school, but have decided to go back to Ohio to go to school for my ADN. To compare the states, California is expensive and I can tell you it would be much more peaceful to study in Ohio, cheaper as far as living expenses, traffic well there is none in Ohio compared to here. There's no waiting an hour to go 15 minutes away on the highways. Ohio is a much more laid back place. The only down fall is the weather. California is beautiful and I may return after I have an education along with some experience in my bag. I wish you lots of luck with your goals. :offtopic: just alittle, but making similar move.