My boyfriend and I got together in 2011, we've been together for almost 3 years now and we both started uni last September so we've managed an academic year of long distance so far (I'm in Leeds, he's in Preston). We did miss each other a hell of a lot, and there were arguments about it occasionally, but, in my opinion, I think it all boils down to if you really want to be together. If you love each other and want to maintain a relationship with each other, you'll find a way to make it work. Trust is also a massive part of making LDRs work as is communication. Honestly, talk on Facebook, text each other, have phone calls, Skype, even send a letter every know and then if that's your thing. Just keep talking. It's so easy to lose touch when you're both busy and tired and trying to battle through exams and assignments but, for me, just hearing his voice and listening to something as mundane as what he was having for dinner made things a lot better.