NEED ADVICE!!!....CS degree/ University

I need a little advice (and more importantly, some assurance!). It all started two years ago when I was applying for college and had the choice of attending University of Ill. - UC, Uni. of Wisconsin - Madison, or Uni. of Minn - TC. At this time, I was stuck between what to major in (either business or comp. sci). Rationally, I should've initially chosen comp sci, since programming, and computers in general, have always been a passion of mine. The problem is, when you're 18, you don't always make the right decisions...I chose business and am currently attending UofMinn due to its reputation for a good business school. Over two years into the program (and internships, experience, etc.), I have concluded that business is NOT my cup of tea (I have really good grades, but the curriculum is ridiculously easy) and I just don't see myself being happy in it. Therefore, I plan on switching to computer science, as I've already taken some of the classes because I was planning on getting a minor in it and I love it. Herein lies the problem: had I made the correct decisions to begin with, I would probably be at the UofIll, which is much more reputable for its comp sci program than Minn is. However, switching universities is quite out of the question at this point...I'm stuck in an apartment lease, I'm in a wonderful relationship with a great girl, etc etc etc. All else aside, I really like the UofMinn as well. Now I've compared the curriculum from the UofMinn with that of UofIll and other well-recieved comp sci universities, and it seems they are nearly identical. On the other hand, though, the UofIll is consistently ranked in the top 10 for its comp sci program, whereas the UofMinn usually falls anywhere from 19th to 40th. My ultimate question is this (sorry this was so long-winded, I do appreciate your time, though!)--If I'm passionate (and good) at computer science, will it matter what university I attended? On a side note, how important are national rankings? It is my belief that you get out of your education what you put into it, regardless of where you attend (a good uni/ college is definitely a plus, though). Anyways, I'm just trying to look for a little assurance that I will be fine getting my comp sci education at the university I'm currently attending. I'm kicking myself in the butt right now for not making the right decision earlier, but hey, life's about making mistakes and learning from it. If I can find some assurance that my education at the UofMinn (combined with my motivation, interest, and talent in the subject matter) will take me just as far as an education from one of the other aforementioned universities, I will be able to rest easier at night! Thanks in advance for your responses, and I really appreciate your time on this post.

I'll happily give you some advice. Use some sodding paragraphs.

Relax. Take the summer off. Try swimming across Europe.

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