That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.
And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.