Thinking it has been two years since the pandemic is mind blowing. Many would have thought that by now it would be over, although better, it most likely will continue to be a part of our present and future. We as a university and a community had to learn how to adapt and make changes where need be. This has allowed us to learn new ways of doing things, become more sympathetic with one another, and grow.
With anything there should always be some reflection and take-aways. The coronavirus has been a part of and affected everyone’s lives in many different ways. Here are just a few take-aways:
1. Making the Most of Technology
I think what the pandemic taught all of us is how amazing technology can be while at the same time a hassle. There were many professors who struggled with learning all of the new technology at first and at times we as students had our struggles as well. This taught us new things we may not have known before and also showed us how much of a benefit technology can actually be.
2. Learning Together
All of COVID was a learning experience for everyone, so why not learn together? Similar to technology, other things had to be learned together such as being more understanding and making adjustments where need be. Also, the biggest one, learning how to face the pandemic together.
3. Building Relationships
This was a big one. COVID allowed us to build on past relationships and build new ones. Due to there being a lot of loneliness and “what if’s” during the time, many people stuck together and even seeked out new friendships.
4. Patience is a Virtue
We really learned this in COVID in that everything required patience. Figuring out new information, working with those around us, and simply just adjusting to the new life that was around us. Patience truly is a virtue.
5. Savor Every Moment
Many people, myself included, were so focused on COVID and the online world being done with that we didn’t take advantage of the many opportunities within the moment. For example, learning new skills, taking a class, spending more time with family, etc.
Overall, no one can really say “what’s next” or what the future holds, but we can take away many of the lessons we’ve learned.
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