The New year is the story of CJ, the son of a missionary and a basketball player. His path is intertwined with Marcella, a cheerleader and the first person in her family to go to college. Both CJ and Massera left their sheltered homes and different backgrounds to face real-world battles, pressure from their peers, and fell in love. Their freshman year will have a different turning point, because the decision to change their lives may stop their dreams and disappoint their families. The film shows the fun, freedom and friendship of college life, as well as real-life scenes and challenges.