Aubrey's actions though accidental had unfavorable consequences. As a result of her forced hospitalization, she was unable to take her final exams. And as such, she would have to take remedial night classes for the foreseeable future. So she would not have to repeat a grade. This was actually an act of kindness by the dean of the university who was sympathetic to the plight of those who struggle with mental health.
And so, Aubrey came into her night class fully expecting it to be filled with the troublesome kids who couldn't pass their regular morning classes but she was pleasantly surprised to find all normal looking students in the class. Around her, rumors about a new instructor were making its rounds in the classroom.