Hi, Victoria. I'm a newbie here also, but have been having a spiritual experience for about 15 years now.
You and your friend (same age?) are still very young. As far as I know, many people mature mentally around at the age of 24 and that's about when I was invited to the other dimensions. But I'd been extremely active till that age with lots of challenging spirit.(hey i don't do that anymore and I'm old now lol) I've studied abroad at your age (it was indeed tough.)
I'd also been pretty much a lone wolf and have found myself having a handful of soulmates later only to realize I'm actually capable of enjoying deep friendship with others. I didn't sacrifice myself for a friendship so that was almost a miracle. I'm still such a freedom lover though. I did have a good guy friend who I didn't care how much older than I was so mingle with various age group, too, not just the ones you feel comfortable with just because they are similar to you.
So experience a lot of stuff, anything you are interested in, don't be afraid to get hurt/hated/be alone because you are different (remember I was a lone wolf and I may still be sorry my friends). Explore freedom also.
I've met my soulmates in the areas I'm interested in (arts, music, etc.) so it's always clever to follow your heart,
I agree with what iamthat is saying above 100%.
I wasn't expecting anything special to happen to myself.
You don't necessarily need to focus only on what you or others label as spiritual IMO.
Love with open heart, too!
Best of luck to you two on your spiritual journey!!