So I took a shot at applying to Cal State LA in November because I want to move to Los Angeles for my career. I go to school in Wisconsin (born and raised), but I've been wanting to leave from here since I was 12. I found out I got accepted as a transfer student for their journalism program, now I'm weighing the pros and cons to see if I should go. I already know about traffic, parking, but what is housing like on campus? It is better to rent with someone off campus? Is the housing tuition worth the cost? Is the program worth leaving out of state? My family is supporting whatever decision I make, I just didn't think I could ever get accepted to a college out of state....

Also I'm 28 going on 29, so I'm a little older than most students in undergrad and I do have experience already professionally in the field.