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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

This past week, I have been doing a lot of contemplation about the future. In particular, I have been thinking about how things are going to work out next semester. I am scared of the possibility that we will not come back for the spring term. We have been doing so well thus far, but that can change at any moment. What this means for me is that if we do go remote, then I will struggle with fulfilling the requirements for my studio art major. I mentioned a couple weeks ago how much I dislike my virtual art class because I am not taking it in the studio. Early in the week, I was talking with one of my art professors about the requirements for fulfilling my major. She showed me the list of courses I need to complete for the major and as I looked through it, I noticed some courses that I can take and have the same experience both in-person and virtual. It gave me hope because I would have the amazing studio experience and complete the requirements simultaneously. I now know that this is completely doable. Another aspect I have been struggling with is work study. Given the limited job options due to COVID-19, I have not been able to find any jobs on campus. This worried me because I have to do so for financial aid, in addition to making my own money. I am even more concerned because this problem may occur next semester regardless whether we are in-person or remote. However, now that I am aware of the issue, I am better prepared to take action moving forward. I realize that this pandemic has caused so much trouble for everyone. Now that I see it has affected my academics, I am frightened by what will happen next. Nevertheless, seeing that the crisis is still going on allows me to "wake up" and make a plan that will handle my success in the future.