I had a tough time meeting more than a few people myself. It doesn't get any tougher though as you go on, so don't worry about that. In fact, be ready for the beginning of the year, because the first week/weekend is when everyone is out and about at parties and gatherings looking for something...
Best place to make friends is classes and in the dorms, where you see the same people every day. It's tough to make that initial contact with a stranger, but once you do, you never have to do it with that person again. I found during my first year that once I made a few friends on my floor, and...
nobody is good at directions before they drive, it's once you start driving and getting used to places you go often that you begin to get a good feel for directions