Anonymous, 19 – Groton CT

Ever since Coronavirus became a worldwide pandemic my new reality right now has been very different and difficult from what life was like before. I went to Three Rivers Community College where we went on spring break not knowing if we would ever come back. It changed from two weeks off to the whole semester canceled and classes moved online. I work at a restaurant where I used to work at least 5 days a week, now I’m staying home every day. It was a sudden change, I think for everyone but especially for younger people because we went from having our routine and being able to enjoy our youth outside. But then our lives took a left turn, it’s hard to quickly accept and adjust to change but it’s even harder, for me at least, when the whole entire world is involved. 

It’s been hard to face this new reality because school online is completely different than waking up and going to class every day. I had to get used to being on top of my powerpoints, quizzes every week, one-page papers every week, online discussions, and essays for each class. It was difficult to find the motivation to get everything done because I’m in the comfort of my home where it’s easier to relax then do classwork every day. It became harder for me because I knew I had a lot of things due but I would procrastinate every chance I got, I didn’t want to get anything done because it seems like so much more work as it’s put in front of you with just constant deadlines. 

School isn’t the only thing that’s been difficult for me either, not being able to work is also tough. It’s tough going without a paycheck and still having to pay for my car, gas, and groceries for me and my mom. At first, it was nice having a couple of days off from work because everyone gets tired of working, but going from working consistently to not working for who knows how long is hard to grasp. I now have to wake up every day to find some kind of motivation to get my work done and instead of working to make money, I sit on the couch trying to pass time. Recently, I have been trying to find things to do at home that interest me but it’s not that easy when you are thinking of your future and the future of the world. 

Although I’m still trying to adjust to our new reality, I’m trying to face every day even though I keep pushing because I know that hopefully one day we won’t have to stay inside anymore. Most days feel like the same day over and over again and there are people who are protesting against what’s better for us so it’s hard feeling all these emotions during quarantine but I’m hoping for the best, yet expecting the worst. 

Anonymous, 19 – Groton CT

Ever since Coronavirus became a worldwide pandemic my new reality right now has been very different and difficult from what life was like before. I went to Three Rivers Community College where we went on spring break not knowing if we would ever come back. It changed from two weeks off to the whole semester canceled and classes moved online. I work at a restaurant where I used to work at least 5 days a week, now I’m staying home every day. It was a sudden change, I think for everyone but especially for younger people because we went from having our routine and being able to enjoy our youth outside. But then our lives took a left turn, it’s hard to quickly accept and adjust to change but it’s even harder, for me at least, when the whole entire world is involved. 

It’s been hard to face this new reality because school online is completely different than waking up and going to class every day. I had to get used to being on top of my powerpoints, quizzes every week, one-page papers every week, online discussions, and essays for each class. It was difficult to find the motivation to get everything done because I’m in the comfort of my home where it’s easier to relax then do classwork every day. It became harder for me because I knew I had a lot of things due but I would procrastinate every chance I got, I didn’t want to get anything done because it seems like so much more work as it’s put in front of you with just constant deadlines. 

School isn’t the only thing that’s been difficult for me either, not being able to work is also tough. It’s tough going without a paycheck and still having to pay for my car, gas, and groceries for me and my mom. At first, it was nice having a couple of days off from work because everyone gets tired of working, but going from working consistently to not working for who knows how long is hard to grasp. I now have to wake up every day to find some kind of motivation to get my work done and instead of working to make money, I sit on the couch trying to pass time. Recently, I have been trying to find things to do at home that interest me but it’s not that easy when you are thinking of your future and the future of the world. 

Although I’m still trying to adjust to our new reality, I’m trying to face every day even though I keep pushing because I know that hopefully one day we won’t have to stay inside anymore. Most days feel like the same day over and over again and there are people who are protesting against what’s better for us so it’s hard feeling all these emotions during quarantine but I’m hoping for the best, yet expecting the worst.