College Campus

This is the beginning of a coming-of-age story about three freshmen, Mehreen, Rekha, and Ritesh, starting college. They've formed a "squad" through online pre-college chats and are now meeting in person. Mehreen is outgoing and eager to embrace the college experience. Rekha is quiet and more reserved, preferring books to parties. Ritesh is a charismatic connector, easily making friends and bringing the group together. Their first night includes the obligatory college party. Mehreen dives in enthusiastically, while Rekha feels overwhelmed and leaves early. Ritesh, noticing Rekha's discomfort, follows her, leaving Mehreen to navigate the party alone. The story sets up the initial dynamics of their friendship, highlighting their contrasting personalities and hinting at potential conflicts as they navigate the social scene and challenges of college life. It explores themes of friendship, social pressure, and the transition to adulthood. The title, "The Freshman Fifteen," suggests a possible focus on weight gain or, more likely, the significant changes and challenges of freshman year, though this isn't yet explicitly addressed in the narrative.