I know I sound like a bitch but I have a great girlfriend who truly loves me and I've already cried twice thinking about how much I'll miss her for a year and a half.

The thing is I really should do it because it is the best thing I can do academically. Studying abroad will give me two different degrees instead of just one and help me learn another language, which I really value.

My girlfriend encouraged me to go and told me it was the best thing I could do. That she'd do it too if she was in my position.

How do I handle the pain?