Does anyone believe that it is harder to achieve your college career goals far away from home on campus?

You can benefit so much from living on campus, particularly far away from your family. You learn how to do things on your own. I think that in order to prepare well for the real world, you need to take initiative in training yourself to be more independent. It's a great feeling when you learn to manage your own time, when you decide when to have a meal, whether to go to class or not, when you do your own laundry, creating your own schedule. I benefited a lot from living on campus far from home as I concentrated more in my studies, without distraction from anyone, and focused on which clubs and activities to join in order to grow. Think about independence and growth.