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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.

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.

Family members got COVID-19 and had to be isolated from the baby in the house. They had concerns with the baby's health, so they took all the precautions to protect her.

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…

After their family recovered from COVID-19, they still kept their distance from family outside their homes. If they did see their family, they kept their distance or stayed in their cars just to be safe.

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.

After their parent’s business was closed down, this individual had to continue to work for their family to provide for them. They tried to maintain enough energy to still keep track with college while now having to help their family financially.

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