if u do it b4 the end of the year you would probably makin a mistake i tried it and didnt work for i ended up rt back home. you dont need to do it with another couple either that hardly ever works believe me i ve been there and done it. work round school now save ur money find good job after school get a place of ur own at all cost livin with other people might seem ok even if u are good friends in the end it could cost ur friendship trust its happened to me on couple different occasions. like i said it never works living with other people no matter how close u are to them. and yes u better learn how to cook alot cheaper than eating out. good luck no matter what u decide just think school year will be over b4 u know it. save money while u at home then after school you will have enough to get set up in ur own place and have a car. have great school year and good luck buddy