Dear god, please help me; culinary school; the deciding.?

You do realize that C.I.A is in semi rural new york state, right? not "the concrete jungle where dreams are made of." I think it can be good to leave your comfort zone, but not if your going to be having panic attacks every day. CIA is the best in the country, but if you go to Kendall you will be in chicago right away with thousands of opportunities for jobs. Not a whole lot of jobs in upstate new york... Im sure you will be happy with either choice.