How can I prepare for a rigorous military school?

I am leaving in one week to start schooling at Georgia’s YCA ( Youth Challenge Academy). If you don’t know what it is, it’s a military based school system that offers an alternative for high school drop outs. This 22 week program consists of three phases: Hard core phase ( 1st 2 weeks) ,Residential phase (middle 18 weeks) , and Post Residential phase ( the last 2 weeks). So it takes 5 1/2 months to complete it. If you pass you receive 2 diplomas ( GED and YCA). So here’s my problem: I didn’t drop out of school first I applied for YCA, because of its background it looks better than just a high school diploma. After I was accepted I dropped out of school . And now there is only one week until I leave and I wont get to come back home for 6 weeks (for mothers day 3 day break). While there, the only things I will have are memories and a few pics., no phone calls only letters. I am leaving behind the girl I plan to marry ( after she gets out of high school) and I don’t know how to prepare myself for this drastic change. They say that the right thing to do most of the time is the hardest thing to do. I decided to do this for her and myself, only because I knew that it would help me be the man I need to be to give us the future we want. It is just hard to live one way and the next day it’s different. So what can I do on my part to keep on the bright side and not to worry or be afraid? And no I’m not afraid of losing her, we’ve been together for 1year and 7 months. I’m afraid of the change. I have my comfort area and I am stepping out of it. What should I do?

It is simple... Dont change your heart and dont believe everything you hear. People in those kind of camps will tell you that your girlfriend is home cheating on you or sucking another guys pen*s. it is bull crap. Always follow your heart it will never lead you astray. I had a situation where my ex- fiance went to a camp similar to the one you will be attending. He left our hometown a sweet, caring, gentleman. He came back a jerk, heartbreaker, and rude, all becausue he believed the people in charge that would "Make him a man" Trust your girl, and write her everytime you get a chance. Good Luck.