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Talk about how the pandemic has affected your closest relationships.

It’s interesting to think about my closest relationships when the pandemic began; I was in a hard place at that time – I had “senioritis” some would say. I had somewhat of a difficult time with my friendships in high school, with falling outs and such, and never quite feeling like I belonged. That sounds very cliché but it’s not uncommon among huge New York City public high schools. The beginning of quarantine was isolating for pretty much everyone. I liked that time because I would reflect a lot and have always been more of an introvert anyway. I upheld my closest friendships over that period but also spent most of my time with my family. College, even in a pandemic, was overwhelmingly filled with new friendships at every turn. I would even argue that we were making more friendships in the pandemic, subconsciously knowing that they’re more essential. I hope and feel that my friendships will continue in the same way that they have as the pandemic is subsiding.