Go for it! You will regret it if you don't. You may be homesick at first but you will get over it. With all of the modern technology of internet, Facebook, cell phones, etc., you can keep in contact with your family. And you don't really have to think of it as "moving out" of your family's home. You can go home at Christmas. My daughter is 20 and in her second year of college. I am so proud of her. She has grown and matured so much. She is my best friend in the world and I miss her but she is following her dreams. And, of course, you have friends here at PT if you need us.