A: Is this seat taken?
B: No.
A: May I sit here?
B: Please do. Are you a new student?
A: Yes. I'm Marti from Korea. I got here only yesterday.
B: I'm Allen, the second year in law. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. Allen, could you tell me something about the first-year students' life here?
B: OK. You know, the first-year students' life can be exciting but terrifying for the first week.
A: Why is it terrifying?
B: Oh, many first-year students will feel very homesick for the first week since this is their first time away from home. By the way, do you live on campus?
A: Yes, I live in a hall of residence.
B: That's good. Living in a hall of residence soon helps you to make some new friends. You know, the university always provides accommodation to the first-year students. They may move out into a rented room in their second or third year, or share a house with friends.
A: I see. That's reasonable for the first-year students so they don't worry about their accommodation and transportation problems.
B: That's right. During the first week, all the clubs and societies will hold a students' fair during which they try to persuade new students to join their society.
A: Oh, I heard about that. I expected this kind of fair. I'd like to join some sports clubs so I will have something to do in my spare time.
B: The first-year students are told that it is important for them to come into contact with many opinions and activities during their time at university. The first week you may be taken to visit the campus. You can see groups of students walking around the huge campus finding their way around in the first week of university. And at weekends, the university may organise some trips to places nearby so you will be quite busy for the first few weeks.
A: It sounds good. All the activities will keep me busy. Thank you, Allen.
B: You are welcome and hope you will enjoy your stay here.