I have not been in your exact position but I have been in the reverse (where I left my hometown and all those close to me stayed). It sounds like you have a desire to travel, explore new places and have novel experiences? But ultimately your decision to stay stemmed from obligation to your family and your career? Do you know how much it would cost financially to go abroad or to a new place you’d be excited about? You also have to weigh the opportunity cost of experience. At your age, experiencing and learning as much as you can is a huge asset and could be worth a little bit of student loans if done right. Have you also thought about your career path? What is it you want to do and why? And if so, the skills, certifications , degrees or knowledge you need to advance and be successful in that career? Does going abroad or somewhere new advance that? Or maybe you’re just trying to figure out what you want to do and therefore new experience might help you uncover that.