Four hours isn't too far away- it's close enough to come home on the weekends if you want to! Do you think you will room with your friend?

My mom lives 800 miles away and my dad lives over 1,000 miles away. At first I missed my mom quite a bit, but now I am used to it (we have lived here 3.5 years). I still get to see my mom at least 4 times a year and my dad probably once a year.

Good luck!