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When In Doubt - Freshman Year

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A coming-of-age story filled with laughs, tears, parties, all-nighters, friendships, secret hookups, found families, and finding yourself during what is supposed to the best years of your life. Six complete strangers arrive onto the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus, ready to begin their freshman year, and each have their own reasons for being there:

Matt Anderson wants to come out of his shell and find a sense of belonging, but has to confront a part of himself that he's kept hidden for too long...

Madison Parker wants to succeed in all ways possible, but struggles to balance schoolwork, sports, and her social life...

Luke Mitchell has made terrible past mistakes, losing the trust of those closest to him, and wants to turn a new leaf in order to redeem himself...

Heather Gracie wants a fresh start after a dramatic betrayal had left her shaken to her core...

Jared Mikaelson wants to become a campus legend, but might have to rethink his plans when the right girl comes along...

Eden Harrington struggles to gain confidence in her artistic abilities to see if she has what it takes to become an animation artist one day.

It's going to be an eventful year for these six new freshman; it will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "When in doubt...go to Stout."

***Please Note: the locations in this story are real, but are used fictitiously in this work of fiction. The University of Wisconsin-Stout isn't affiliated with this work and doesn't condone illegal activity on its property!***All Rights Reserved

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