I went to the US on a 5 week course and loved every minute of it, however, being based in Aberdeen with 80% terrible weather, at near enough £200 per hour on a 152 and virtually no circuit training allowed, it was a no brainer.
Depends where you are, but if you think it's bad now, just try keeping current on a club aircraft after you've got the ticket!!! Especially if they have a 30 day currency rule!
(look for a share once you've passed!)