Eh. Go if you want, but don't kill yourself to be there.
Seriously, the vast majority of people won't really remember if you're there unless you do something incredibly stupid, or they may have a vague recollection of whether you showed up. It can be a good time though, and it's never too early for you to start learning about the people you'll be working with.
Just don't make an ass of yourself.
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