When Celina moves across the country to attend George Washington University, the Johnson-Perez family is separated for the first time. Celina organizes her books and says goodbye to her parents and sister, anticipating her new independence. Then, her roommate arrives.

Brie is a “California girl” from New York City—friendly and fun-loving, with a large group of girlfriends who quickly adopt Celina. But after an awkward trip to the mall, Celina starts to wonder if she can really be happy with this new crowd. As much as she loves having a ready-made group of friends, she has virtually nothing in common with them.

When Brie unveils an extravagant surprise for fall break, Celina is in a quandary. How can she stick to her own values without compromising her relationships?