Cooper has a unique perspective as she has been an undergraduate student, a graduate student and an employee of UNCG. She recalls her undergraduate years, both as a residential and commuter student; her involvement in student government and other activities and the perspective of being a first-generation college graduate. She discusses the traditions of the university, such as Rat Day, class jackets and sister classes. She tells of the special relationship Chancellor Otis Singletary had with students and the atmosphere of the campus during the introduction of integration and coeducation to UNCG.