"And you go... right there!" Betty exclaims with a grin as she places her new trinket on the desk. She takes a moment to admire her dorm, a sense of pride swelling within her—plants brighten up the corners, and pictures add personality to the walls.

Her gaze drifts to the buzzing lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. The place might be a bit shabby, but she's determined to make the most of her college years.

This is going to be a great year. she thinks, determined to stay positive.