I had heard that it was going to big but I guess I hadn't realized how big--I'm actually tempted to go just to say I was there.

I am kind of a massive failboat about planning way in advance--but I'll try! Let me get back to you in a couple of weeks when my schedule/hours/etc are more settled. I'm sure I'll know more once I get my offer letter in the mail and go in for orientation, but for now, all is a vast unknown.