My question is, if your in college and college is 3 hours away, are you not staying at the college? That would be a long ass commute if your not. If your aren't staying at the college, maybe try to talk to her about getting your own place in your college town with roommates or see if your scholarship will cover a dorm of sorts.
I understand what your saying, my mom did the same crap to me and as annoying as it can be (trust me i want to strangle her sometimes) she is only concerned for your well being and is probably having a hard time excepting that you are no longer a child. Some parents just have a harder time than others adjusting to their children growing up, and you dressing more adult like for one can provoke those emotions in her unintentionally. She is probably just worried that your not ready for the real world...which not saying you aren't....but I thought I was at 18 and still at the age of 25 have had to rely on my parents for help or advice on things. Sometimes they are right too about their concerns, they may approach them the wrong way...but something has her worried about you. While your in her house and under her rules, itll make life much easier to just smile and nod or pretend like your listening. Don't do stupid stuff that will get you in trouble, or that your mom will find out about...and don't bring home a sleezy unkempt bf or gf. You sound like you probably have a good head on your shoulders so like others said, it might be hard but just respect her and make her think shes right when your around her (which works wonders) but carry on with your individuality and be yourself outside your momma's house.
