I have a few recommendations for your personal browsing before you go.

My friend and fellow comic junkie Danielle Corsetto puts the beer on the table by drawing comics.
Her dedication and professionalism with the medium inspired me to keep drawing my own strips even at my lowest ebb.
NOTE: she sometimes posts NSFW content, so browse with care.

Tatsuya is an amazing artist, storyteller, and comedian. I started reading his dailies way back in 2003 and even own his printed collections. Don't let the title fool you; Tatsuya is all heart with his characters. My all-time favorite webcomic.

Other fun and nerdy sites:

Organic Chemistry Flashcards
Helpful when I was a new Organic student!

Organic Chemistry Reactions
Another helpful site for studying Organic.

The Physics Classroom
OMG, great for high school students and undergrads alike!!!

American Society of Ocularists
I saw a professional ocularist on NatGeo one day, and ever since have been fascinated by the craft. How cool would it be to actually design somebody's eyeball?? Very, in my opinion.

Change your mind about leaving? Back home ye get!