I was miserable my first semester of college. I missed home, I missed my boyfriend, I hated my roomate and my classes...it was overall a bad situation. Plus, my mom was only a local call away, and she was having trouble adjusting too, so we'd stay on the phone for an hour or two at night. Then I'd get online to talk to the boyfriend. I did have friends, but I just didn't feel like I belonged in that world.
When I transferred to LSU, I had a huge built-in social network - all of my friends from HS were there. We are all still friends to this day. Even still, though, I didn't branch out too much, until I got put into an on-campus apartment with two of the most wonderful girls who are now some of my best friends. They, too, were in long-term relationships so they understood what it was like to have a steady boy. I miss them soooo much.
I just started law school at LSU. But I still cry nearly every day. EVERYONE I was friends with is gone. Its like being in the twilight zone - I'm back in our old place, but no one else is. But I talk to other people, and they say they are doing the same thing.
Its all a big adjustment. But you will survive.
And don't let anyone discourage you on the long-distance relationship. If you want it to work out,a nd its meant to be, it will happen. Last night my boy and I celebrated 5 years together. We're talking about getting married in a few years. So, it CAN be done