Jean Cabot at Ashton

"Jean Cabot at Ashton" by Gertrude Fisher Scott is a coming-of-age story following Jean Cabot, a young woman from Los Angeles, as she embarks on her freshman year at Ashton College, located far from her familiar surroundings. Filled with a mix of anticipation and longing for home, Jean's journey is marked by new friendships, particularly with Marguerite Allison, who guides her through the initial challenges of college life. As Jean settles into her new environment, she is faced with questions about her motivations for pursuing higher education and has to navigate roommate dynamics with Elizabeth Fairfax. The story chronicles Jean's endeavors to find her place in this new world and captures the essence of self-discovery and belonging amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century college life.