Bustin Maestro or Maestro mini?

I'm going to college in the fall, and I'm planning on getting a new board for commuting and just kinda kickin around. Considered the Loaded Tan Tien, but it's too expensive. Pretty much decided on the Maestro, but I'm kind of torn whether to get the 38 or the 32. I'm used to riding a 55 in. Gravity, but I really needed to downsize. Love the idea of the mini because it's small enough to take to class and stuff. But do you think the mini would be too small for me to be comfortable? Do you think that extra 5 in. would really make a difference? And does the mini have a good flex? Thanks.