I need to bum advice from y'all.

You have to do what's best for you and your career. Choose the best school you can get into. If that means going across country, then do so. Get the best GPA you can. Network, get to know your professors, intern, and do whatever you can to prepare yourself for when you do graduate. While I do agree with everyone saying that you should pursue your passion, you do however have to take into consideration the job market of whatever you choose to do. Face it, the economy is very sh!tty right, so make sure you think long and hard about your future Hope this helps a bit.