which college to choose

[Kracka]

My best advice is to move and experience a different part of the country. There is a lot to see and do, and if you end up hating it you can always move somewhere else or back home.

Regarding education...the formal 4-year university education system in this country is royally fucked right now. It is way too expensive and you'll rack up more debt that it's worth. I'd suggest sticking with a trade-type school, which it sounds like you're already on that path with UTI so stick with it.