I didn't go far at all for college but I am in NYC and I love it. First semester I didn't really get to go out and explore much (I already know a lot of the city having grown up near here) but depending on your age I think it's one of the greatest places ever to live for at least a few years of your life. And I've always wanted to study abroad in London but I'm not going to a regular 4 year school that does that so I can't =\