Come late August, we'll all be returning to the best university in the world. Whether you're already making plans to meet up with friends or haven't even bought your plane ticket back yet, the first week back in the city is sure to be on your mind.

Day 1

Grab a quick bagel and coffee from Bagel Bobs and move into your new dorm/apartment. Don’t forget to take pics with your friends-turned-roommates to commemorate the occasion.

Day 2

A nice breakfast with the family at your favorite brunch spot from last year is sure to provide fun conversation. Tell them about all the memories you made there after a grueling school week. Then, go shopping for those last minute things you didn’t know you needed at your favorite stores from the previous year.

In the evening, consider spending quality time with your roommates at a place none of you have been before.

Day 3

If your family is still in town, play tourist with them for the day! Do all the stuff that you never imagined that you, a New Yorker, would do because it “just isn’t cool.” Visit the Statue of Liberty, check out a museum, or go to Central Park. Most likely, you won’t be seeing your family until Thanksgiving so you really want to soak in all the time you have with them.

Day 4

Time to meet up with friends! You’ll probably have a busy week with various friend dates, but maybe you’ll have one day hanging out and catching up with your besties. If so, visit your old haunts and explore new ones!

Day 5

Spend a couple hours with your roommates. You want to start the new year off right by setting ground rules and getting to know one another’s quirks. Don’t be afraid to be blunt and honest because it makes all the awkward conversations that are sure to come later that much easier.

Day 6

Do a quick run through of your schedule and make sure you have all your supplies for the new school year. Maybe spend time in Washington Square Park, eating lunch and reading a book while all the people around you hurry to prepare.

Day 7

For your first day of school, do all the lame stuff that you used to do as a kid. Take a “first day of school picture,” have your favorite breakfast, and get ready for another amazing year at NYU!