Hi. I think you should be proud of yourself for the great goals you have. I have always found your responses and posts so amazing. You are a strong young lady who is very smart and kind. Many people like myself could learn from your outlook. Anyhow for the people I like to call "Debbie downers" try to remind yourself that is what they are. Unfortunatly in life you will meet people like this. I am not sure why they are but I try to think that they have issues of some kind that make them not so kind to others. Try to look in your heart what you feel is best for you both mentally and physically. I am sure with your spirit and hard work you will achieve your goals what ever they may be. By the way I never knew in the UK you graduated so early. So do some go away and live in dorms at 16 or am I so clueless? Well keep us updated