Having a dilemma about University

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I just came back from my vacation from Cape Town. I'm going through a bit of a dilemma and I need advice.

The idea was for me to complete a TESU degree within 1 year, while staying where I currently am in South Africa. And then after that I would have tried getting a job overseas. The main reason behind this was this ideology, "South Africa is crumbling economically, the government is corrupt, it's unsafe." However, after visiting Cape Town again (used to live there for a couple of years while I was young) my view of South Africa has completely shifted. I haven't been there in YEARS, so I just assumed it was doing as badly as the rest of South Africa. Because of South Africa's very complex and confusing government, most of South Africa is under the control of the ANC (political party), however Cape Town is the ONLY exception. They are run by DA (political party) and from what I can see, that seems to be the main reason why Cape Town is flourishing. (Not to say DA is better than ANC)

The best way I could describe it is like California, but better. Like the streets are clean and well maintained, table mountain, the beaches, the views. There are police EVERYWHERE, it's so so so much safer the Gauteng (Johburg- province). Like the vacation was literally PERFECT. I couldn't even describe in words, it's one of those cities where you just have to see it for yourself. I knew Cape Town was like highly ranked (11th best city) in terms of best cities in the world (even beating out cities like NYC and London), but I had no idea it was flourishing THAT much.

My dilemma comes in here:
I already have a job lined up for next year (no contract has been signed yet).
I have my degree plan figured out.

Everything is in place for me to succeed with my plans that I originally had. However, there's a part of me that wants to completely 180 my plans and go to UCT (University of Cape Town).

I have CONDITIONAL acceptance for the following two programs from UCT:
1) BA (undecided major- you choose as you go)
2) MBCHB (MD- Doctor degree)

However I doubt with my little studying for finals I'll be able to maintain my MBCHB offer, plus it doesn't fit into my budget. On the other hand the BA does fit into the budget and I'm like 75% sure I could possibly maintain my acceptance.

The thing I keep thinking is: I'm only 18, do I really want to rush into the working environment? Shouldn't I be trying to enjoy my life. I mean the BA by UCT would take me 3 years to do. I could work part-time and still possibly do a degree from TESU or something if I wanted to. 

Yes I would be putting my life behind by 2 years than I had originally planned, BUT I'll be getting a degree from a top 150 university, for around the same price as TESU. I can actually just enjoy life for a couple of years, I can experience Cape Town. Don't get me wrong I do still want to immigrate, however I want to experience Cape Town first.

If yall have any advice for me that would be greatly appreciated, what would you do?

(Side note: if you're looking for a "cheap" vacation as an American, I would definitely recommend Cape Town: 10/10)

Congrats for getting accepted into the medical program of UCT, what did you do to get accepted?
I am thinking about studying medicine in South Africa as a foreigner and Capetown or Pretoria would be my first choice. 
I read your other threads and to be honest dont fall for the "enjoying life while young" meme get your degree in South Africa and then emigrate to the country of your choice and as far as I know the MBChB can qualify you to get state licensure in the USA so you could work there as a MD and get paid more money than you would ever make in South Africa while benefitting the american people. If medicine isnt your thing just get any degree and get your stuff sorted for immigration because that can be a long process unless you are a Nurse iirc.