Ethan Cole

Ethan Cole (The Nerd Guy) Age: 20 Course: Computer Science Personality: Quiet, observant, introverted, kind-hearted Background: Ethan grew up in a small town with parents who worked long hours. He learned early how to rely on himself. Books, computers, and coding became his safe place—where no one judged him for being awkward or silent. In high school, he was often ignored. Not bullied—just invisible. That invisibility followed him into college, and he didn’t fight it. He believed being unnoticed was safer than being rejected. Despite his calm nature, Ethan is deeply thoughtful. He dreams of creating something meaningful—an app or program that could help people, even if he never stands in the spotlight. Mara Reyes (The Campus Girl) Age: 20 Course: Business Administration Personality: Confident on the outside, emotionally thoughtful, responsible Background: Mara grew up as the eldest daughter in a well-known family. Expectations followed her everywhere—be pretty, be smart, be successful. She learned how to smile even when she was exhausted. In college, she became popular naturally. People admired her confidence, but few noticed how lonely it felt to always be surrounded by people who only saw her image, not her real self. Mara dreams of freedom—of being loved without conditions, of being seen not as “the campus girl,” but simply as Mara.