Your first day at university can be very nerve-wracking, so it's easy to forget what you're actually meant to do when you finally get there.
Take a look at this handy checklist so you don't forget anything on your first day of Freshers' Week.
Fresher checklist
Say goodbye to your parents(01 of08)
As soon as you arrive (well, after you've got them to carry in all the heavy boxes), get your parents to leave. You've just spent all of summer with them; what's another few hours? You'll want to get to know your new flatmates and it's all just a bit embarrassing when your parents hang around asking you where to put your teddies. Get the emotional bit over and done with. (credit:lintmachine/Flickr)
Stay in(02 of08)
This one sounds strange but when your parents have left, make the decision to actively stay in with your teddies while you're unpacking. Don't worry about food shopping: that can wait until later. Prop your door open with a chair or wedge and let your flatmates pop in and say hi. That way, you can do the same too! (credit:longzijun/Flickr)
Orientate yourself(03 of08)
When you've unpacked and have briefly met your flatmates, it's time to hit campus and beyond. Go and explore your local area and discover where you're going to be living for the next year at least. Yes; you're going to get lost, but just think of it as a team-building exercise. Just for goodness' sake take a map with you! (credit:Bradley Wells/Flickr)
Get over to the Freshers' Fair(04 of08)
Now you know how to get home, you can head to the Freshers' Fair. Essential things to do here: join societies; think about volunteering; sign up to careers resources; gather as much free food as possible. Then your job here is done. (credit:Auntie P/Flickr)
Sign up to a health centre(05 of08)
Sorry, this is the dull bit, but it's important. Most universities have a health centre or GP on campus so get yourself signed up as soon as possible, and don't put it off. Honestly, you'll be grateful to your past self when you inevitably go down with Freshers' Flu. (credit:katerha/Flickr)
Register for university(06 of08)
Another obvious point, but among the excitement it's easily forgotten. Remember, you haven't officially started at your university until you've registered or enrolled. It won't take long and then you'll get your university ID card to allow you into various buildings and student nights. Your student life begins now - hooray! (credit:Philip Taylor PT/Flickr)
Check your timetable(07 of08)
Lectures may be the last thing on your mind while you're out partying but you should (hopefully!) be looking forward to your degree. Find out when your classes are and regardless of how hungover you are the next day, make an effort to go so you don't develop bad habits. (credit:photosteve101/Flickr)
Go out!(08 of08)
Now you've got the essential checklist out of the way, you can get started on Freshers' Week properly. Don't just sit in your room all night - go out with your new friends and bond with them, even if you'd rather do it sober. Make the most of every second because it'll absolutely fly by. Next thing you know, you'll be graduating! (credit:brdonovan/Flickr)