Having done something similar to what you've done a few times before, I say consider finding a way to move in with your parents sooner rather than later if that

Having done something similar to what you've done a few times before, I say consider finding a way to move in with your parents sooner rather than later if that's your backup plan anyway. If you can get out of the lease early then you'll give yourself way more wiggle room in terms of how long it will take you to get a job and what opportunities you'll have in the mean time. You're talking ~9 months of rent, which isn't a trivial amount of money no matter where you live.