The former Laguna Beach queen is ready to give up the safety and comfort of home to venture out into the world. She's tried to leave before, but always ended up right back in the O.C. Now she's determined to make it work in Los Angeles, where she'll be free from the stifling cliques of Laguna Beach, her parents, and boyfriends (for now...). Lauren has her own apartment with her best friend, Heidi, she's taking courses at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and she landed her dream internship at Teen Vogue. Can she prove herself in the fast-paced publishing world, handle the pressures of school, and adjust to the social whirlwind that is Los Angeles, or will she once again pack it in for Laguna Beach?