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

<strong>This past week, I have been doing a lot of contemplation about the future.</strong> In particular, I have been thinking about <strong>how things are going to work out next semester. </strong>I am scared of the possibility that we will not come back for the spring term. </strong>We have been doing so well thus far, but that can change at any moment. What this means for me is that<strong> if we do go remote, then I will struggle with fulfilling the requirements for my studio art major.</strong> 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. <strong>Another aspect I have been struggling with is work study.</strong> 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 <strong>this pandemic has caused so much trouble for everyone.</strong> Now that I see it has affected my academics, I am frightened by what will happen next. Nevertheless, <strong>seeing that the crisis is still going on allows me to "wake up" and make a plan</strong> that will handle my success in the future.