Coffee gal, if you want to keep in touch with your friends, you’ll make it a priority to do so. Same for adjusting. If you continue to freak out and tell yourself that you’ll never make it on your own, that’s what will happen. (By the way, you won’t actually be on your own. Just because you won’t see all your friends and teachers every day doesn’t mean they won’t still be accessible by phone or e-mail whenever you need/want to reach them.)
On the other hand, if you stay positive and tell yourself that you CAN get through the transition period, you’ll be able to do it. I’m not saying it will be easy, only that your attitude is half the battle. Keep us posted on how you do, and create a new thread if a specific problem comes up; we’ll be happy to help you.