NH to California (San Bernardino, Keene: crime rates, high school, college)

[Samura7 X]

Hey guys, I'm 19 years old and Live in southern NH. I've lived most of my life in Massachusetts and NH, and have so many family and friends here. I've traveled around the world and absolutely love Japan, and Europe. I also graduated high school last June, and took a semester off to make some money, and really figure out where I want to go. I was going to attend Keene State College in NH, but due to a recent heartbreak I figured that may not be the best idea. I've applied to Cal State LA, and Cal State San Bernardino, which both seem like excellent schools. But may be on the expensive side for an out of state, going for all four years. My first question is If I attend CSUSB will I get residency after I've been attending for a year? Or should I move out to somewhere in California for a year, gain residency, and then begin school next year? Or Can I move out there this November and live and work there until next fall and attend college, and still gain my residency 1 year from when I moved to California? Also what are the best places to move to? I don't mind the crime rates, I'm not a racist, I can really adjust to anything. I am a cook at an Italian restaurant, and a waiter, What are the job situations like? Any recommendations? I'm just so sick of the same old limitations in NH, and being bored. I just feel like theres so much out there that I'm ready for. Thanks in advance for you help!

[sandiegan]

Move here first. Bum around for a year. Then apply as a resident.

I grew up in Hanover. Our family moved to California when I was in high school for the schools. Went to UCSD and SDSU and finished a Master's for less than the cost of one year at an Ivy League!