You've got the right instincts here - having a fan gently blowing on her will definitely help... You could always up-pot her to a larger size and pull some of the new soil up a bit on her to give the stem more support (and thereby more opportunity for more roots to form). Other than that, a little patience is all she really needs, I think.
And btw, when you give your "crash course" to your gf, make sure she knows what overwatering is (the state of being constantly wet) and guards against that... you don't want this little one to damp off while you're gone!
Good luck!