yeah! trouble and stress is one thing every one faces once they leave their country, but, it doesnt mean you shouldn't take chances..!!
i plan to do the same thing.. n prolly in the situation as you are facing..!!
the first thing is .. just decide what you actually plan to do, if you plan to shift to NLC lemme know. i guess its high time you make a decision already!! college deadline is around the bend.

just be cool.. as in (responsibly cool).. ! there's always a way out..