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The long term high school relation will generally fail after one or two years. However, this will put you in a better position than all those of your classmates who immediately got wifed with some upperclassman/entry mate within the first semester because you'll have much better friends. Don't date someone at home while you're abroad, the results will be <i>disastrous</i>. Even if you're happy at school, leave it while you're away and come back when you return.
On that note, don't feel obligated to actually be in a relationship while here. Let's be honest, pretend being single provides freedom and entertainment for a long time.