The college cheerleader captain and her pent-up stress.

When the story begins, Ashley is already running on frustration and exhaustion, so a careless cyclist causing her to ruin her lunch becomes the spark that lets all that bottled-up anger show. At first she's just a distant, intimidating coed, but getting to know her reveals someone far more complicated beneath the confident exterior...

Heartford College — a small, new American college that opened just a few years ago. It offers relatively low tuition, scholarships, and brand-new dorms — attracting a mix of students from across the US, Canada, and wider world. Campus culture is still very much forming. It's no Ivy League, but a decent, affordable newcomer in world of higher education.

A new school year just started and you are enrolled...

Choose your role: freshman or transfer/exchange student.

Not everyone has been to college, especially not in the US (me as well!) — don't worry. It won't hurt the experience much; just focus on character.