Aw man...I could never leave my pets...going to college close by for 2 years and then I have to find someplace to rent! My one cat freaks out if I'm gone for more than two days..

Maybe if you asked realllllllly nicely and explained in detail how the beardie would be ok and it wouldn't be a burden or make a mess. Heck, show then some good youtube vids of tame ones or of your own! Also helps if you make the cage look cool