Dressed in their finest bedding, a steady stream of students is trickling in for O-week's flagship toga party.
She said it was a phenomenal opportunity for them to meet new people and make friends.
The anticipation and the line were both growing outside the Union Lawn as students get set to party tonight.

Students make their way to the today party at the University of Otago this evening. Photo: Peter McIntosh
OUSA marketing and communications manager Ingrid Roding said the toga party was a right of passage for first year students into the university lifestyle.

University of Otago first year students Finn Maskill and Harrison Collins. Photo: Mark John
First year health science student Finn Maskill said he was pumped for the party and looking forward to making new friends.