How to get crate trained dog to calm down?

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My dog is crate trained. He is very well behaved in his crates at home. However, I just brought him up to college with me. And I feel like I have just made a huge mistake.
He will have much more attention and time out of his crate here. However, he currently will not settle in his crate. I sympathize because he spent 12 hours in his crate in the car on the way here. However once we got here he has been nothing but problems.
He pooped in the house, something he has NEVER done. I put him in his crate so I could go socialize with some guests my roommate had over, and he started frantically whining, barking, and digging at his crate.
We have been here for about an hour and a half. Am I over reacting? I'm know it's a new place, new people, new smells, and he had a very long day. However, I do not think I will be able to keep him here if this behavior continues. He is 4 years old, and I have had him and shown him since he was a pup.

Answer
Did you take him for a long walk/jog/whatever exercise that is appropriate for the breed, before you put him in the crate for the trip over and did you take him out for some exercise once you arrived?.

It's always a wise idea to exercise a dog before crating them.

Where do you put a dog crate in a car?

When transporting a puppy in carrier crate (Plastic with metal gate) where do you put it inside a car? The front passenger seat, or the back seats? And also how do you secure the carrier crate safely into the car?

Answer
It is your choice as to where to put it.
You should be able to secure it in place with the seat belts.
Enjoy your puppy.

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