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Originally Posted by astrosona
Hello,
Hello every one. i am 24 years old..i am really confused and i need your help.
I am about to transfer to Cabrillo College in Aptos. My family will come from other country to US this fall. So i need to decide very carefully because they will come to me.
I need to consider about:
1-the rate of Housing,
2-Finding job for my dad and mom,
3-and registering high school for my two small sisters. (we really want them to be in a local and small place)
as i am a F1 visa i need to register in a college and be a full time student in there.
i was thinking about the below options:
1-Cebrillo College in Aptos, Living in Aptos
2- Cebrillo College in Aptos, Living in Santa Cruz
3-Cebrillo College in Aptos, Living in San Jose (is there a bus and public transportation between San Jose and Santa Cruz?)
4-West LA College in LA, living in LA
considering my needs which of these options you think might be better? please help me and explain.
thank you all and have a wonderful time.
sona
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Well dear, you can't have it all:
Great jobs that pay well, cause the price of homes and apartments to go up
San Jose IS the Silicon Valley: you are competing for homes/apts with the highest paid workforce in the world
The commute is harsh over the hill on Hwy 17 from SJ to Santa Cruz
I don't think this is a good option for you
Santa Cruz/Aptos: slightly less expensive, poorer job opprotunities
The more inland you travel, the less expensive, AND less access to jobs
My suggestion: live close to your school and cut down on commute time.
Are you referring to Cabrillo College?
There are always people looking for the following: elder care, childcare, housekeeping services, gardening services, construction, painting
West Los Angeles: Excruciatingly expensive, more urban, you are competing with movie stars and movie support staff in this neighborhood....why? This is the antithesis of local and small.
Your family seems to expect an awful lot from you, perhaps too much. Going to college in a foreign country, learning in a foreign language, managing all of the issues regarding housing, jobs and school for an entire family...It would be better if your family gave you a year to establish yourself first. I fear that all of the family issues will detract from your ability to be a success in school. Maybe your parents could continue on with their responsiblilities whereever they are, let you get your degree and earn an excellent salary and THEN immigrate here. I fear you are setting yourself up for failure.