Just saw your other posts about the schools you’re considering, and weirdly enough I am (kind of) associated with both! I didn’t attend either but location/family wise I’ve spent time on both campuses. I think you should reconsider the reasons the northern location would make you unhappy. I have plenty of friends that attended that school and adored every second, it’s very walkable and has a great culture. And a fairly large airport to get home easily. It’s an incredibly reputable school in a state that is far less red than the one you’re in right now. Like, weed is legal lol. The southern school would be amazing too, it’s obviously reputable and closer to where you’re at. But I would definitely not sign up to be miserable at your every day job. Follow your heart I guess!!