After 13 long years, Dory is finally gracing the screen once again. The lovable Blue Tang (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) is finally the star in her own movie, "Finding Dory". Throughout the movie, Dory is on a mission to find her parents, whom she lost years ago. But, that's all I'm saying, I don't want to spoil it! When "Finding Nemo" was released in 2003, I, like many other college students--was only six or seven. Back then, Dory was simply a funny blue fish who was always forgetting things. As I watched "Finding Dory", I began to notice things. It's funny how your perspectives of animated movies change as you get older. You start to see the hidden jokes, meanings and patterns. Revisiting "Finding Nemo" and watching "Finding Dory" for the first time has lead me to this conclusion: Dory is a lot like a college student.

First and foremost, she forgets a lot.

Sometimes it takes a few tries to catch on.

But once she knows she can get excited and move too fast.

Yet she knows when to step back.

She's as excited as a freshman at orientation to meet new people.

But knows making friends isn't always the easiest thing.

But that would never bother her, because all of the friends she needs are there by her side.

She's not afraid to be herself, even if it means challenging others to stick up for her beliefs.

Dory is curious about her world and loves to examine new things.

Most importantly, she knows the importance of perseverance and never giving up.

So while Marlin may get annoyed with Dory from time to time, she's not about to change her ways. After all, college kids know everything. She's going to continue to be her bubbly, caring self that everyone loves. Young children watching the new movie will enjoy laughing at her silly ways. But the older kids in the back will know, Dory is a college student.