When I was at university, all my friends who arrived with boyfriends and girlfriends had split up with them by Christmas. Sounds to me like you are worrying about being alone, and want to be in a relationship with this boy as security. However, being at university should be the biggest adventure for you, and an exciting time in your life. It is hard to throw yourself into new things and new people if you are worrying about maintaining a new relationship before you even get there. I think the best advice is to start off as friends; don't expect anything from him. The reason you haven't connected well with anyone yet is that you may have just not met that many boys in your home town. At uni there will be many more people who are like you, similar interests etc. You may meet someone else even better than him! You may not like him in person! You may not physically fancy him either. He may take one look at you and decide the chemistry is not there. Just aim to be friends and don't put any pressure on him. Have loads of fun and make as many new friends as you can. THEN decide.