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This Class of 2020 graduate felt the dismay of a cancelled commencement, graduation trip, and cross-country move, as well as uncertainty about job prospects due to widespread unemployment.

The disappointment of graduating without a commencement ceremony to invite family and community supporters weighed heavily on this first-generation student.

A freshman describes transitioning from remote learning in high school to remote learning in college, and feeling eager for more “typical” college experiences like dorm life.

Lack of access to campus equipment meant this engineering student’s team was unable to build a prototype of the project for their senior design course.

Remote learning brought new headaches for this student track athlete facing prolonged screen time, reduced social connections, and indefinite suspension of campus sports.

The closure of campus facilities including the library led this graduate student to seek alternate study spaces and conduct their research without the oral histories they had planned.

A set of locked doors on campus displays coronavirus safety messaging and a sign indicating the building’s indefinite closure since March 18th, 2020.

Despite their preference for in-person instruction, this Fall 2020 student made the most of virtual learning by developing time management skills and flexibility in their learning approach.

Online instruction proved challenging for communication but beneficial to time management for this student, who became more punctual and prepared due to the lack of commute.

This graduate student plans to highlight skills gained as a TA during the pandemic to further a career in education, and hoped to return to campus instruction by Fall 2020.