Dear Kandc,
I can certainly relate to you in more ways than one. Concepts such as rushing into a marriage because of immigration issues is something with which I am quite familiar - I did it years ago while in NC -, and would certainly never recommend it to anyone. However, it seems to me that what you have at this point is not really an immigration issue, but a relationship issue. Please let me explain why.
It appears that you yourself have your own priorities quite clear, and that obtaining your university degree is certainly one of them - good for you! As you noted, this very fact clearly prevents you from moving pretty much anywhere, regardless of whether such place is located outside of Canada or not. Even if it were Melville in Saskatchewan, it would just not work, correct?
Based on the fact that you are not willing to quit school or transfer to UM to be with him, what are your options, then? Well, either he moves closer to you, or you both find a way to finance your trips to visit each other more often until you can move to FL. Two very clear alternatives! Once you make a decision that suits you both, and only then, you can start working on the specifics of the immigration process which, as taxing and difficult as it may appear to be at first, is just a matter of logistics. What is truly important is the reason
WHY you want to do it!! Once that is clear beyond doubt, the
HOW can be addressed in the most appropriate and efficient manner.
Somehow I believe that you already have the right answer in your heart. Listen to it!!
S.
