^ What they said.
My sponsor and I hardly ever saw each other. But we communicated via phone and email. I kept him apprised of my progress. It was a rough apprenticeship. I wasn't very successful. If you CAN meet more often, I would definitely say do it as often as possible...it will pay off in spades. I still came out OK But that's because I'm too stubborn to quit...still wouldn't recommend the long-distance apprenticeship to anyone if they have another option.