Yet, it seems viewers become more disillusioned with the freshman drama each week.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

During the first week after the intervention in freshman year, students were asked each day about the good and bad events that happened to them and how they felt they belonged at that time.

CNN: The importance of belonging

This week we've got a college freshman who's scared to death about 8-hour flights between his hometown and his new school... without gadgets.

ENGADGET: Ask Engadget: Best PMP for long flights?

The most senior freshman is Joe Schwarz (R-Mich.), who turns 67 next week.

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