"Don't worry. They put up with me and my sucking at most things and so I think you'll be fine." A bright smile and she nodded at the rest of his talk. "We have an hour for each meal, and usually that's more than enough time. If you eat a lot it might not be enough time but I usually finish in half the time." Because she liked spending the rest of the time doing other things, talking and all.
"It takes time but I think you'll be okay. I know the teachers and the TAs can help you and so you'll be able to catch up." She didn't exactly understand how he had gotten so far behind but she figured it could be remedied. They had plenty of time for that.