Suggest to visit both places. Talk to the man who want to take your money. Then talk to the students presently enrolled.
Doing it in Oz a good idea but check with DCA and what obstacles they are going to put in your way when you come back to convert. Any monies saved, may be wasted on the conversion. DCA requirement depends on if they like your face!
We are now all waiting for "That special someone at LATC" to give it a plug
Go for it ME. We want to see you get stomped on again.