Hey folks, my daughter is a first year and the same thread appeared last year. Someone started a facebook group which had hundreds of members by the time October came around. People worked out who was going to be in their accomodation, and even their floor, and, by the time room info was released person messages were being written and friendships had already been forged. On the first day as we helped install Laura, people were running up to her and hugging her like old friends. From my point of view I had no worries about driving off and leaving her there.
She is having the time of her life as you all will. Good luck!