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Almost everyone in the household got COVID-19. During this time the family welcomed a new member to their family. Unfortunately, the baby got COVID-19, his mother did come out negative and was able to take care of the baby's needs while everyone…

After struggling to get stuff done at home and falling behind in class. This student struggled to find a space where they can get work done. However, the balance of work and family becomes difficult when the family thinks they spend too much time in…

Student shares their stressful time in having Covid-19 twice and their family having it. They expressed how stressful the fall semester was on them but they continued on with their courses despite what they were experiencing at home.

Many students found themselves separated from family during the 2020 holiday season, and turned to virtual meeting spaces to keep traditions alive.

The pandemic made this student work much more in order to provide for their family. Both parents were not working which led to this student taking in more responsibility while still balancing school, work, and family.

The effects of quarantine sometimes came with a silver-lining, as busy students found time to reconnect with loved ones in their households while under stay-at-home orders.

Some students felt that smaller gatherings during important holidays offered an opportunity to bond with close family.

Food and supply scarcity was an added burden upon students already trying to manage the transition to online learning and keeping their families safe.

Food and supply scarcity was an added burden upon students already trying to manage the transition to online learning and keeping their families safe.

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