She faces demanding schoolwork that she finds largely unfamiliar; a couple of decades have passed since her own graduation. And she discovers that Samantha's life has been a challenge to meet her parents' expectations for academic excellence and behavior, all while being overwhelmed by adolescent hormones and a confused sense of self.
She faces complex educational tasks that seem unfamiliar to her; a considerable amount of time has passed since her own graduation. She also observes that Samantha's life is challenging in adhering to parental standards for academic achievement and conduct, while being overwhelmed by hormonal fluctuations and an uncertain identity.