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I am moving away to college in about 2 months and I'm freaking out a little bit. I'm going further away from home than any of my friends (450 miles away from home) and I'm scared that my friends from high school won't be as close as we are now. I know I made the right decision in going away so far, but that doesn't make the decision any easier... any ideas on how to make sure my friends and I remain close? Also I'm moving 8 hours away so like any advice with coping with that would be awesome! Xo

If you and your friends truly are friends, you will find a way. That’s what you need to hold onto.

Technology is an amazing thing! Facetime and skype can’t replace being together, but it’s the next best thing. Being able to see them and hear them, and engaging in a chat. Try to schedule in regular times to call (I call a long distance friend every Sunday eve). Obviously, you might need to be flexible, but setting a goal of once a week/ month gives you something to hold onto.

Also snapchat - little videos and pictures to update them on your life, and visa versa, just helps to strengthen the bond. I’d also suggest sending texts ‘thinking of you because…’. It shows you care, and opens up conversation.

Finally, when you’re both back in your home town, meet up!!! Even if you’re super busy, and it’s a 1 hour coffee date, it’s so much better than nothing.

Things will be ok, you will find a way. You will make new friends - they won’t replace them, but it will give you new people to spend time with and enjoy. You’ve made the choice that’s best for you, and that’s amazing. I’m proud of you.

Lucy.

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