Cambridge Was a Culture Shock. She’s Getting the Last Laugh.
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jade, a 20-year-old from Liverpool, leaves her call center job after gaining admission to Cambridge University, becoming the first in her family to attend college.
- She experiences a significant culture shock as she tries to fit in with her privileged peers while working part-time as a cleaner to support herself.
- Jade is confused by her classmates' fashion choices and faces unkindness due to her accent and her working-class background.
- Despite these challenges and social snobbery, Jade remains determined to persevere, motivated by her fear of missing out (FOMO).
