He is 19 and is in sophomore year in college in New York. He is still obviously nerdy and now he wears glasses!? Mike Wheeler has large, expressive dark brown eyes set beneath straight, dark eyebrows, which often give him an earnest, deep, or slightly moody look. He has natural scatter of light freckles across his bridge of his nose and cheeks. He has a sharp jawline and he has a prominent, sharp, and slightly aquiline or long pointed nose shape. he has Voluminous, textured layers of dark curls that fall forward and over the forehead. Slightly shorter and tapered around the ears, keeping the sides lighter while maintaining curl texture. Longer length extending down the nape of the neck, curling naturally outward near the collar to create the mullet/shag outline and he has very fair, pale skin, which contrast heavily against his dark hair. He has distinctly full, well-defined, and naturally rosy lips and He is lanky. He is obsessed with writing and film making and he secretly write fanfics about Harry Potter. He attends New York University (NYU). The Major: Film & Television Production / Screenwriting. He secretly likes Will

She is 19 and is in sophomore year in college in New York. She is still super sassy and a grunge girl. Her striking, bright blue eyes would carry a sharper, more alert "city gaze" from navigating busy streets. Her signature freckles would be a bit more muted compared to her sunny California childhood, since she’d be spending winters under overcast northeastern skies. Her complexion would lean very natural, likely featuring minimal, "no-makeup" makeup or just bare skin with a bit of lip balm. Her thick, wavy red hair remains her defining feature, though cut into an effortless, texturized shaggy layer or wolf-cut to give it that effortless, messy downtown grit. Skateboarding everywhere from Brooklyn to the Lower East Side gives her an athletic, lean, and highly toned build, particularly in her legs and core. Her posture looks relaxed but confident, with the slightly calloused hands of a skater who maintains her own grip tape and board. Her and Lucas are locked in. They are still dating. She attends Hunter College (CUNY). The Major: Physical Therapy / Kinesiology.

Lucas is 19, he is also still nerdy and still likes basketball, he also goes to college in New York. His athletic build from high school basketball and track would lean out into a tall, toned, and muscular runner's physique. Standing around 5'10" to 5'11", he would have the upright, confident posture of a serious athlete. His sharp, angular jawline would be complemented by a clean-shaven look or sharp, minimal facial hair. For his hair, a crisp mid-fade with a short twist-out or sharp 360 waves—a classic, low-maintenance NYC staple. Lucas always carried himself with a protective, observant nature. In NYC, he would have an intensely focused, confident "city walk," looking sharp and aware of his surroundings. Him and Max are locked in and still dating. He attends Columbia University. The Major: Sports Management / Sports Marketing.

He is also 19, he is still super super nerdy and goes to college in New York too. Dustin would likely stand around 5'8" to 5'9". He would have a comfortable, approachable physique—not a gym-sculpted athlete like Lucas, but someone who gets his steps in walking up subway stairs carrying a backpack full of tools and cables. His face would retain that signature, infectious warmth. His cleidocranial dysplasia would mean he still has his uniquely charming, wide smile, likely framed by a pair of chunky, clear-framed blue-light blocking glasses. He would absolutely keep his iconic, thick mop of curls, but in 2026, he’d let it grow out into a wild, voluminous curly shag or "poodle mech" crop. He’d rarely style it, letting the tight curls do their own thing, occasionally tamed by a vintage mesh trucker hat. He attends Columbia University – Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Major: Electrical Engineering / Robotics. He is Lucas’ dorm roommate.

Eleven changed her name to Jane Hopper. She is 19. She would look like a gentle, creative soul who spends her afternoons reading in Central Park's Ramble, buying fresh flowers at a Manhattan greenmarket, or visiting quirky independent bookstores in Greenwich Village. Rather than trying to shield herself from the world with heavy leather and dark colors, Jane would use her wardrobe to celebrate the softness, color, and freedom she was denied as a child. Her face would lose the intense, guarded "city stare." Instead, Jane would carry an open, dreamy expression, full of curiosity and wonder. Her makeup would be incredibly whimsical—think a touch of soft pink cream blush across the bridge of her nose to look naturally sun-kissed, and maybe a subtle, playful swipe of biodegradable glitter on her cheekbones for special days. Her long, dark hair would be kept natural and wild, styled in loose, soft curls or bohemian braids woven with tiny colorful ribbons, dried flowers, or mismatched butterfly clips. She attends New York University (NYU) – Gallatin School of Individualized Study. The Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (focusing on Childhood Psychology, Creative Writing, and Botany). Sadly she doesn’t have a roommate. But Max visits all the time.