Ep 3. New Rules

Zoey and her friends at Cal U are back for another season of exciting challenges, dilemmas, and growth. In episode 3 titled New Rules, Zoey finds herself navigating new terrain as she tries to balance her personal and school life. Ups and downs are inevitable, and Zoey quickly discovers that the only way to get through them is by embracing change.

The episode begins with Zoey settling into her new role as a teaching assistant. She is excited to be working with her academic advisor, Professor Telphy, but quickly discovers that the job is more demanding than she anticipated. Zoey is responsible for grading papers, leading discussions, and answering students' questions, all while keeping up her grades and social life. Being a TA is not as easy as it seems, and Zoey is determined to prove herself, no matter the cost.

Meanwhile, Aaron is struggling to come to terms with the new rules set by the Dean of Students, who is tasked with cleaning up the reputation of Cal U. The Dean has banned all parties on campus, leaving Aaron and his friends with nowhere to go. Feeling frustrated, Aaron decides to take matters into his own hands and throws his own party off-campus. He invites Zoey, who is hesitant to attend, but eventually gives in to Aaron's persistence.

As they arrive at the party, Zoey and her friends find themselves in a dilemma. The party is filled with underage drinking, drugs, and a host of other illegal activities. Zoey is torn between enjoying herself and sticking to her principles. Eventually, her conscience wins, and she decides to leave the party with Luca, who she bumps into unexpectedly.

Back at school, Zoey finds herself at odds with Aaron, who is facing the consequences of his actions. Aaron is summoned to the Dean's office after an altercation at his party leads to the police being called. The Dean warns Aaron that he is on probation and any further rule-breaking will result in expulsion from Cal U.

Zoey can't help but feel frustrated with Aaron, but she also understands the pressure he is under. She decides to help Aaron come up with a plan to improve the school's reputation without compromising their freedom. Together, they create a proposal that addresses the Dean's concerns and offers a compromise that works in everyone's favor.

In the end, Zoey learns that change is inevitable, and the only way to succeed is by adapting to it. Whether it's her new role as a TA, Aaron's new rules, or the changes happening on campus, Zoey is determined to stay true to herself while still growing as a person. The episode ends with Zoey feeling a sense of accomplishment, knowing that she has made progress in both her personal and professional life.