There are people talking about COVID-19 and its effect on our lives as we are coming to know it as it is today. For example, classes for a lot of students have become online to ensure social distancing. A brief survey was put out to some of the Calhoun students, asking about the effect on their lives and how they perceive this new way of life.
Some individuals are taking it hard, and they can see the life they once lived being ripped away. Normal activities, such as grocery shopping or going to school, become increasingly impersonal: from store pick-ups, to online classes. What is the impact of this pandemic having on our local students?
With this in mind, we asked students, “How has COVID effected your daily life?”
“I feel as though my negative emotions have skyrocketed due to quarantine, sometimes that affects my motivation to do anything such as shower or even brush my teeth.” said Callan Johnson, 20 years old, a first-year student.
“COVID has ruined my mental health.” said Anny Opperman, 19 years old, a first-year student.
The harsh reality a lot of young people are facing today is that other people are better to be kept at a distance or you jeopardize you and your family’s well-being. Self-imposed isolation and lack of regular social interaction is causing many people to feel a little sick in the head. We never really understood what we took for granted in our daily lives before the pandemic.
Many students are also finding it harder to interact with their professor and other students, which has been an increasing problem as more classes become prominently online. When students were asked what they thought about distance learning, several students responded similarly in their response.
“I dislike the limited interaction available with my classmates and professors. Also, asking questions and getting direct feedback is much more difficult.” said Payton Wallace, a junior majoring in Business Administration.
The global pandemic is affecting so many of our student’s mental health and ability to communicate thoroughly with professors and each other.