Political Science is a foundation for politics, attorneys or teaching. In California there are MANY law schools.. If you have not yet started college, my recommendation would be to go to a community/ junior college as they are much cheaper and the courses are generally accredited and transferrable to a 4 yr college later. Housing is generally plentiful in California but you may need to either get a small apartment or get someplace where you can share the rent with others. As for jobs, generally, the jobs that are available (depending on your experience/background) are lower paying jobs.. You would need to determine where you want to live. In California, there are many areas that differ substantially in climate, jobs and living accommodations.