Haha.. IT? Gals? Erm.. You will definitely have better luck then
me bro. I am int Uni Comp Engn right now. And, er, gals?, er, what
is that? 
Ok la.. Not many in Uni but still got. =) You can always go
cross-faculty =) Its best to have someone who has nothing to do
with what you are studying I think.. bleh..
And yah, during orientation, try to be jovial and cheerful. Gals
always remember that kinda guys. (mE!) lolz..
Good luck..