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This whole college thing really wore him out. Most days he fell asleep just taking his nightly bath.

Soccer practice wore him out most days, but Tristen knew he had to keep it up for the scholarships.

Part of being a college student was eating leftover mac and cheese for breakfast. Some days, there just weren't a lot of choices.

When homework, classes and taking in the local sights weren't taking up his time, Tristen made sure to practice for the soccer team. He didn't have aspirations of being a team lead or anything, but he didn't want to let his team down either.

Tristen was a dutiful student, making sure to keep up with his classwork and give it his best.

Part of Tristen's program while he studied abroad was the scholarship he got to be on the local soccer team. While he'd been a football player in high school, soccer seemed to come naturally.

The night before semester started, Tristen could barely sleep. He was so excited about starting college and his study abroad that he couldn't keep his mind from racing.

Kalamainu'u spent the day with Tristen, taking him to the local hotspots she knew and even came over to his home to give it a local blessing while he lived here.

There weren't many people who would brave the ocean while it was raining, but Tristen met a kindred spirit in a local named Kalamainu'u. They had an instant connection.

For lunch, Tristen tried out the local diner. He had some delicious homemade chowder, vegetarian of course.

One good thing about the rental house he was staying at was that it had it's own workout equipment. So days like today when it was raining outside and he couldn't run on the beach, he could just stay inside.

Tristen made sure to keep in close contact with Cassidy. They were going to try this long distance relationship thing, though he had his doubts that they were going to make it work.

The day before the semester started, Tristen got up early to make himself a big breakfast. This was his last day of freedom before homework and projects took over his life.

The locals were nice, welcoming Tristen to Sulani with open arms. One guy even bought Tristen his drink!

Tristen decided to scope out the local bar in town as well, finding it to be everything he hoped for in a Sulani resort.

Tristen also found the local grocery nearby, committed to eating healthy and staying fit while he studied. He wouldn't gain that freshman fifteen.

Tristen's only complaint about the house was that there was no shower. So anytime he needed to wash the saltwater off of himself, it was bath time.