![]() ![]() Both my parents are at risk and I wouldn’t want to put them, or my friends’ families, at risk. I definitely don’t think I would feel very safe going back to school in person unless CDC guidelines were followed really well. I’m not really sure yet what my school day will look like, but I know it will be entirely online. I also have a huge list of books I need to get through, so staying at home is going to be great for that! I would obviously love it if COVID-19 did not exist, but within the current parameters of the situation I'm excited for the courses I am taking and the extracurriculars I am involved in. self-growth and exploration with this extra time at home! I am also looking forward to the remote internship opportunities I will be participating in this fall. college applications and the situation with the state-administered SAT. Recently I've gotten back into skateboarding after a one-year-long hiatus, which has been great. I read a lot! I also sketch landscapes, my friends, and characters from my favorite shows. I also think I'll have more time for my personal hobbies and interests which have always been something that give me a break outside of academics and keep my mental health in check. Most of my classes should be done before 4 p.m., leaving me room to work on college apps and extracurriculars in the afternoon along with homework. Without sticking to a schedule, I easily fall into a cycle of procrastination and feeling down, so I have to push myself to get things done and stay on top of my responsibilities. I also think I've gained skills with handling procrastination and sticking to a schedule, so I should be more organized this fall. Online classes are definitely a lot more organized this fall than before. I'm hoping that I can still play with my friends and also be in the same class with my friends. Jose: I want to go back in the school building. I don't know what that process will be, but I'm hoping that everything that they do, they will plan it well. I'm hoping that they will make the school safe for students, to try to keep them as healthy as they can. She's 16 and she already knows what she's doing. But for Jose, it was hard. ![]() Even though I know that the teachers do their best to teach them as much as they can, I don't think it's the same for the kids.Įspecially the younger ages, I think that it's hard for them to be able to teach them everything on a computer-especially because you have multiple children at the same time in the class. For an older student, like my sister, I know that she did really good because she's older. I don't really think that Jose learned much from online classes. But I really would like Jose to be able to develop his learning so that he can learn what he's supposed to in school. ![]() I don't want to go through that, it scares me. I'm really worried that he will get sick. I'm hoping that Jose goes back, even though I know it's scary at the same time for him to go. They will do that for a couple of months while the cases keep decreasing, then they will start putting some of the kids back in school. Marisol: They're going to be starting online school first, on September 8th. And I’m able to stay at home and quarantine if need be. While it can be mentally challenging and exhausting, I’m very fortunate to have access to technology and internet connection so I can complete my coursework. Only two of my professors have reached out and asked how we’re doing, so there isn’t much support on that end. With my friends, we’ve all been checking-in and making sure we’re able to support one another through these mentally-draining times. I’m also trying to get creative by learning how to cook and attempting new recipes. Most of my professors are honoring mental health, and are more understanding of external factors that impact the quality of education now that we're learning remotely.īeing part of the Enduring Ideas Fellowship has kept me busy working 20 hours a week. On the plus side, with online learning, there is a lot more flexibility in my schedule since I’m able to complete an assignment on my own timeframe. Now, I sometimes turn on my computer as soon as I wake up and not give myself the mental space ahead of time to start my day. For in-person classes, I would get dressed and have to physically be present which put a start to my day. The hardest part about attending college remotely is maintaining a routine and motivation. With online learning, I just carry on about my day with no specific emotion. I had confidence in my routine, and I was surrounded by friends who made me feel excited to start the day. College has been a safe space where I’m the most “me.” I would wake up much happier. ![]()
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