I am a high school graduate, I was originally supposed to attend college in the Fall but there was an enormous mix-up with the college I was going to attend, unfortunately I was unable to begin when I intended to. My first time applying to college I wanted to stay local. However, after the issues I went through I decided I would apply to college again for the Spring semester, except now I would apply to away colleges. My boyfriend whom I’ve been dating for about a year now attends college away. We’ve been handling the distance very well, better than I had expected. When applying to colleges for Spring I researched his college and discovered that I may be interested in attending. So I took the next steps, I applied, and visited the school. I met with many of the staff, got information on the volleyball team I wish to join, and got a tour of the campus. Of course, I want to go to be closer to him as well. My family and friends are all worried he is the sole purpose for my decision which is not the case. I loved the campus and environment of the school, they have multiple majors I am interested in, and the staff and administration are very nice. I can see myself studying there, my boyfriend is just a bonus. He would be there to help me get to know people, get to know the campus faster, etc. Nonetheless, I am a very family-oriented person and being so far from my family is going to be tough on its own, but I still think it’s time I branch off, and do this for me, and for that sense of independence. My family and friends are worried that I am making the wrong decision though, they feel I am only going to the college because my boyfriend attends, and are worried I won’t like it once I’m there. Also, they mention the possibility of breaking up while I’m there, and then it could be a possible distraction from my studies. I understand all the factors that play into this situation, but I’m human and of course have my doubts. I will be playing volleyball and have my own set of friends however because I need to have a life outside of my boyfriend. I feel like I’m doing the right thing, I just want advice/opinions from the outside. Help??