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After reading this story, I came to the conclusion that people really underestimate college and how tough it really is. I really enjoyed reading about Nathan's experiences. I was able to relate with a lot of things that she experienced. I was also surprised how open Nathan was to everything. She was willing to go anywhere and meet anyone. I remember being so nervous my first few weeks and meeting everyone on my hall. I just wish Nathan was the right age when she decided to visit college. I noticed that people looked and treated her different because of her age. I think she would've had an easier time getting around campus on her own. I was also really surprised that she roomed with no one in the dorms. I feel like she should have experienced that because that's a big part of your freshmen year at college. I did find humor to the article. For example, when Nathan grabbed her lunch and a beer and sat in the lounge; the RA got so angry and flipped out and Nathan didn't know why. She kept forgetting that even though she was over twenty-one she couldn't have alcohol in the dorms period. This article did a great job painting a picture on how college really is. Nathan definitely left AnyU with a whole new perspective. I am glad she'll be able to relate to her students in a new way. She'll know how they're really feeling and what they're going through. College is one of the most stressful times in my life but it will definitely be the best four years of my life. If Nathan was able to experience all four years I think she would also agree.