As I watch my own children and many friends head off to college, this was a great read that touched on many of the things I have been thinking about. It reminded my of the challenges and insecurities we all had at that age, as well as the extra challenges for those who find college a very different community than that they grew up in. I appreciated the chance to get into Lizet's head and experience life as she does. So different than my regular day. The parallel plot of the young child rescued trying to get to the U.S. from Cuba, (largely based on the real life experience of Elian Gonzalez) proved a great counterpoint to Lizet's experience traveling from Miami to a fictional eastern college. A treat to see the world through her eyes.