I love me some comeback/underdog stories, this could turn out great.
"our main character seeks the college experience without the stress of studying. " - can you clarify on this?
College typically involves drinking, getting laid, and, on occasion, studying.
Is MC going to start his own business, where he'll meet girls from intro? ( like a nightclub or something?)
Visually, it looks very good,
but, one odd thing is some characters look quite a bit older than story implies ( MC, Ellie and Celeste). And kind of the other way around for Olivia and Melissa.