Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls

"Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls" by Julia Augusta Schwartz is a story set in a college where two young women, Beatrice (Bea) Leigh and Lila Allan, become roommates and close friends as they navigate the ups and downs of college life. At the beginning, Lila feels alone and worried about fitting in, sharing her feelings in letters to her mother. But, when Bea helps her unpack and adjust, they form a strong friendship showing their different personalities, Lila being more sensitive and Bea being more outgoing. As they get used to college life, the story shows the importance of friendship, learning to adapt, and all the emotions that come with being a new student in a lively college setting.