Dolly's College Experiences

Dolly arrives at Westover College full of excitement, only to be hit by an overwhelming wave of loneliness. The bustling dormitory hallway, teeming with confident seniors, makes her feel invisible as she clutches her trunk and hesitates at the edge of her new bedroom. A kindly senior, Miss Ainsworth, tries to ease the transition, but the unfamiliar routines and quiet corridors keep her yearning for home.

Soon a bright‑hearted freshman with freckled cheeks and curly hair drops into the lone rocking chair, offering a wry smile and a shared sense of bewilderment. Their banter quickly reveals that the freshman’s own doubts mirror Dolly’s, turning the empty room into a space for tentative friendship. As they unpack belongings and swap stories, the college’s grand buildings begin to feel less daunting, hinting at the camaraderie that will grow throughout Dolly’s first year.