Esther,

Thanks for the helpful response. I realize China might not work out now.

Yet, my definite concern right now is how I deal with school. In theory, I would imagine that splitting time between home and my apartment might be a good thing. I want to keep some normalcy so I can graduate. But I'm a little confused by your last paragraph -- did you recommend I take off from school and move home? Or stay in my apartment (where i've lived for 4 years during school).