Somewhat. I spent quite a lot of time around soldiers, too.

College is certainly more stimulating than high school, but there are plenty of people who are only there to get drunk, have sex, ignore the intended purpose of higher education. It can be something of a disappointment at times. And peers aren't always much better. [But Rex was a snotty little child prodigy, SO YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY.]

This is an odd question... but are there zombies in your world?