And OUT you got it.

That does sound like quite the squeeze you're in, too. My only advice, if I can offer any from an objective point of view, is to thoroughly think this through.

<Follow your heart>, even if it doesn't go over well with some *at first*. If they love you, they'll understand that you gotta do what YOU gotta do, as much as it might ruin whatever 'master plan' they have for you.

It sounds like you have a lot of love and support around you, so be thankful that they are there for you, and will always be there for you. No one says you have to finish college all at once anyways, right?

Do YOUR thing. It's your life.
Now don't feel so torn and buck up! Be happy =)
Don't be so down on yourself about past 'mistakes' you made. I believe everything happens for a reason.

Hope you follow your heart - - take care. ~