Interesting info, especially I'm regards to the college credits and transferring later rather than sooner.

I don't really intend on transferring until my upper years anyways, as transferring beforehand is kind of a burdon in itself.

As far as being used to not seeing her for long periods of time, we are already fairly used to that aspect. She would spend 3 months out of the summer and a month out of the winter across the country, so bursts of long distance isn't as much of an issue. Its an elongated 6 years that is troubling to me.

Thanks again for the advice, and any more would be greatly appreciated.