Since I'm such a creep, I google mapped it. Apparently it's about a 23 hour drive and a 3 hour flight. I live in Texas, so it's pretty far. I never really considered myself to be that close to my family, until applying for colleges came along. The major that I plan on having is only offered in one university in my entire state. The way I'm trying to look at it is this: Either way, I'm going to be going to a school far from home; it's wait 2 year and go through the same feeling or such have an ACTUAL college experience and go. Thanks for the words of advice. :)