I did two things when I got here, firstly I said goodbye to my parents BEFORE id unpacked - do not let them hang around!! Then without even unpacking, went up to the bar and got myself a pint, met 3 or 4 peeps up there and got chatting for an hour or so
Then, I went back to my place to unpack, knocked on my nighbours doors clutching a box of Pg and asked if anyone wanted a cuppa, simple as that. Good luck and enjoy