Cory Thomas Watch Your Head is presented through the eyes of Cory, an academically brilliant but socially inept college student. His friends at Otis U include Omar, a recluse who seems umbilically tied to his computer; Quincy, Omar's friend (and therefore Cory's friend by default); and Kevin, who, as both a Canadian and one of the few whites on a predominantly black campus, feels like a foreigner times two.
Robin, the object of Cory's crush, and Jason, Cory's room-mate and polar opposite, round out the cast. Through this diverse group, Thomas provides a raw critique on current social issues while perfectly relating the amusements, angst, and growth that come with the college experience.