<p>My daughter is about to leave Florida tohead to Ohio to start her freshman year of college. It is about 20 hours away. In some ways we all wish that she was closer so visiting was not so difficult. But the school was such a good fit for her that the distance and the climate challenges were just things to deal with. Can you show your parents all the reasons you think it is the right decision for you. A visit really convinced all of us that this was the right choice for her. Lots of direct flights from Ohio to Florida. Lots of people who live here have relatives from Ohio. My daughter gets lots of comments about the insanity of leaving Florida to go to Ohio!! At least noone would think you are crazy come January.</p>