• Is it age appropriate?

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  First-hand look at post-high school life; lots of drinking.

Why We Rated This for Ages 14–17

The good stuff

• Messages:

  There are some constructive messages here about growing up and learning from your mistakes, but they're overshadowed by the frequent partying, sexual references, and strong language.

What to watch out for

• Role models:

  Although the featured students learn from their experiences, many of them make some pretty iffy, irresponsible choices. There's also a whole lot of underage drinking. The students are from various backgrounds and regions of the country.
• Violence:

  Drinking sometimes makes some of the students belligerent.
• Sex:

  Some conversations about sex, as well as some strong sexual innuendo, including references to "getting laid." Images of male and female condoms. One student discusses her commitment to remaining a virgin until marriage.
• Language:

  Lots of strong language. Words like "douche bag," "ass," "screwed," and "pissed" are audible, while stronger choices -- like "s--t" and f--k" -- are bleeped.
• Consumerism:

  Brands of items in dorm rooms are sometimes visible, like Tide laundry detergent. Beverage labels are blurred out, but verbal references are sometimes made to brands (like Crush soda).
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Lots of drinking (beer, hard liquor), much of it underage. Some students drink so much that they get sick and/or wake up with hangovers. Cigarettes and cigarette smoking are also occasionally visible.

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