The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of people across the globe, including college students. Schools and colleges have shifted classes online for the rest of the semester, graduation and other school activities have been cancelled and students’ academic plans have been affected. Many Tallahassee Community College students returned home, some students stayed in town, but all of them are doing their best to fulfill their academic requirements to finish out the semester despite the societal upheaval.
By Sophie Brockwell | Student Submission
“If you do not come out of this quarantine with a new skill, in shape, or with more knowledge you never lacked time, you lacked discipline.”
This is so not true. “If you do not come out of this quarantine with a new skill, in shape, or with more knowledge, you are actually doing just fine.”
What I learned during this global crisis is that this is a time to really improve myself. Not only by being productive and finally getting physically healthy, but really taking the time to focus on my mental health.
It has forced me to be more compassionate and patient with myself. I have had to accept the fact that others are on a different part of their journey than I am, and that is OK. It is okay that I can’t get out of bed some days or that I haven’t picked up a new hobby.
There is no right or wrong way to get through this traumatic time. However, it is difficult not to be hard on myself when social media shows everybody’s best life. It makes me feel like I am not doing enough, and I am failing at this opportunity living with little to no responsibility.
I have to remind myself not to fall for the social media illusion. Everybody is coping in different ways and my way is going to be different from everybody else’s. And that is perfectly OK.
How has this global pandemic affected your life as a TCC student / faculty member / staff member? We want to hear from you. Please send us your story: https://forms.gle/ea4z2LjBQho8FadW7
