When I went to college, I was a whole ocean away from them until they moved back to the States in December. I survived, but at the same time, it was sad, knowing that I couldn't see them during the breaks.
Once I can actually handle living on my own (which god knows when that'll be), I'll probably live somewhat nearby. Not quite sure how nearby, but at least in the state. I've spent almost all of my life living far, far away from the people I love, so for once in my life, I'd like to be close. My parents are cool anyway. They're not going to randomly bug me; it'll probably be the other way around.
It's the major reason that I'm not going back to Nebraska once I can actually afford college. I enjoyed living there, but I'd rather be within a few hour's drive than a day's drive. :/