Girlfriend is heading off to join the Peace Corp. How do I deal?

First off, this isn't a "HOLY CRAP I'M SCREWED SHE'LL SLEEP WITH EVERY KENYAN SHE FINDS" type of emo insecure post. I trust her, yadda yadda. Let's get out of that mode right now. 
 
What I want to know is has anyone gone through something like this before? She'll be in Kenya for two years and it'll be a major change. I'm sure the first month she's gone I'll feel very awkward and somewhat out of place because I won't be able to call/text/see her. In the long run it'll probably be really fast since I'll try to keep myself entertained as much as possible, but... y'know, just looking for some help or advise. 
 
What's interesting is when she gets back from the PC I'll be completely different: I'll have every Master's Degree class done except for the capstone, I'll have both my A+ and Network+ certification, AND I'll be two full years into a work out regime (I'm planning on working out as much as possible when she is gone to better my body as well as surprise her). 
 
Thanks!

Dude, just find a new girl and move on...she's not gonna stay loyal.  Shit, if you were in her shoes you sure as hell wouldn't either. 
 
Just move on and find someone else. 
 
Hopefully an American with pink hair with 7 evil exes.  

Alright, this topic is off to a great start!

Join the army, she's saving the world and you're fucking it up. 

Two  years? Damn.

Wrap yourself in bacon and email yourself to her, as a surprise.

I'm just getting opinions on if someone has done this before. I'm not saying we will make it through the entire two years, and if not it's not the end of the world.

"  (I'm planning on working out as much as possible when she is gone to better my body as well as surprise her).
  So why are you asking this question exactly? You seem like you know what you want to do. "

Long distance relationships rarely last, you are basically on a Break. Feel free to date other chicks nad if they don't work out after two years your "GF" now is like the safety girl to go back to. 

" Two  years? Damn. "

" 2 Years?? Jesus christ. "

Touch her shoulder too...that might help. 
 
@PhaggyBigNastyMcKill said:

" Long distance relationships rarely last, you are basically on a Break. Feel free to date other chicks nad if they don't work out after two years your "GF" now is like the safety girl to go back to.  "

"I'm just getting opinions on if someone has done this before. I'm not saying we will make it through the entire two years, and if not it's not the end of the world. "

I'm going to come off as an ass,  
 
Your relationship is OVER. 
You are holding on to what could be, Not what is. 
Look back on the good times you had fondly, But move on. 
Otherwise you will just waste the next 2 years of your life waiting for what you expect to be amazing, And just like what you had before she left, 
It will not be the same.   
And odds are the relationship will deteriorate quickly upon her return anyway. 
 
So do yourself a favor and move on.

" First off, this isn't a "HOLY CRAP I'M SCREWED SHE'LL SLEEP WITH EVERY KENYAN SHE FINDS" type of emo insecure post. I trust her, yadda yadda. Let's get out of that mode right now.  What I want to know is has anyone gone through something like this before? She'll be in Kenya for two years and it'll be a major change. I'm sure the first month she's gone I'll feel very awkward and somewhat out of place because I won't be able to call/text/see her. In the long run it'll probably be really fast since I'll try to keep myself entertained as much as possible, but... y'know, just looking for some help or advise.  What's interesting is when she gets back from the PC I'll be completely different: I'll have every Master's Degree class done except for the capstone, I'll have both my A+ and Network+ certification, AND I'll be two full years into a work out regime (I'm planning on working out as much as possible when she is gone to better my body as well as surprise her).  Thanks! "

I am looking on the bright side! Maybe everyone should re-read the original post where I said this isn't an emo post or anything :)

" @KaosAngel: I never was, am, or will be emo about it. That's not how I am as a person. 
 
@RVonE: It's not like it'll be a "Alright, later!" type of thing if that happens, but I won't become a shut-in with severe depression if it happens. I love her, but sometimes stuff has to happen due to the situation, y'know? I'm a realist. "

Whatever you do. At least make sure that you are there for her in SOME WAY.
Whether it be a boyfriend or just a friend. Don't just up and leave her hanging.

LOL man you guys are harsh on the man. Kudos to you OP on your maturity, realistic vision, and for being in a relationship for 3 years. Very impressive. My opinion is that it will not work. 2 years is extremely long time to be away from someone you love. Especially if you can't talk to her everyday. Will she have internet? Will she come back on holidays? If you answered yes than you guys should stick together. 
 
I think it can be done (staying together) but again 2 years is a long time and a lot will happen. Another question is, how old are you? You seem old enough to know whats best, also you are getting a masters. So basically, I wish you luck, if you guys truly love each other, you don't have to sweat a thing. It will be a very tough road but you can make it. But if you/she are not fully committed to the relationship, then you should end it now. Best of luck.

Options:  
a) End the relationship .
b) Jerk-off as a daily basis. 
 
those are your options. I hope you love her big time.

She signed up knowing that she would be away from you for 2 years, so she obviously doesn't mind living life without you. Your relationship is pretty much over. 

She'll come back with 50 adopted Kenyan children and expect you to support all of them and get university-level educations for all of them :)

Man you all are a huge bunch of buzzkills. Maybe the topic title should have been "tell me other life experiences you have had that are along this, or if you've been in the PC let me know how it was"!

" She'll come back with 50 adopted Kenyan children and expect you to support all of them and get university-level educations for all of them :) "

I've had a long distance relationship a long time ago before I was married. Basically, you're doomed. Don't wait for her because she certainly won't.

Fuck bitches till she comes back, then see what she says. That way you feel less stupid when/if she's not feeling it.

Listen to a lot of Anamanaguchi, Slit your wrists. And play Fallout 3 in third person view solely for the shooting mechanic...

Lots of masterbation?

Break it off now.

Make as many phone calls, emails and any other form of communication you get a chance to do as often as you can- within reason of course. Still though, two years is a long time to be a part from one another and when you do meet up you may find that you have both gone different directions in life and may not have the same feelings for each other anymore. That said, no one can tell if you will be able to stay together or not but the two of you because we don't know how strong of a feelings you have for one another.
 
It will be hard, stressful and there will be a lot of tears, but if you find your way through it and come out on the other side together I think you will have a stronger relationship for it. In the mean time, I recommend buying one of these to keep you occupied until her return.

it's over 
Your whole life could be different in 2 years. 
You could be dead in 2 years.
You could meet someone you like more in 2 years.

I must say that it's over as well.
 
You really think she's going to hold off her sexual urges for 2 years?  She's human, not a robot.