A Reflection on the Pandemic — It’s Effects on My Mental Health
by Kiran Jagtiani
Dear COVID-19,
Dear COVID-19,
When I first heard of you, you seemed so distant. You were an unfortunate disease that was far away overseas. I saw you in the news and had remorse for those around you, but my mind was filled with thoughts of our spring concert and fun plans for the weekend ahead.
I couldn’t believe it when my school closed classes because of you. We had just gotten back from spring break, the weather was warm, and the only thing on my mind was how cool school now was without any responsibilities. Intentions of beach trips and gatherings were emerging, and I was loving it.
Learn to Ask Questions & Embrace Uncertainty
by Sydney Santos, LiveGirl Marketing Intern, Sacred Heart University ‘20
I have learned that although having a plan is always good, there's only so much we can actually rely on. Going with the flow is something I haven’t always been good at, I like structure and certainty. But 2020 has taught me to live in the moment and take each situation day by day, prepare for the future- but if an expectation isn’t met it’s not the end all be all. After all, I’m 22, this is my time to learn and experience everything I can. Here’s to the last four months of 2020, and whatever learning opportunities come our way.
Respond, Don't Just React
By Micayla Roth, LiveGirl Intern
There is nothing we can do to reverse the chaos of COVID-19’s impacts that have shaken the world, but what we can do is take the opportunity to step back and question the ways in which we’ve lived our lives, and how we can make positive changes both for ourselves and those around us.
