How has the pandemic influenced any of your life philosophies or plans for the future? The pandemic made me think about life differently. I spent so much time in my head and I started to understand my own position as a POC better, as well as what’s required of me to achieve what I want. -ANON The pandemic made me realize that there is much more to life than just being a student. As much as I like to pretend that I don't get stressed out by school, much of my time is spent scheduling social gatherings and even "me-time" around my classes and assignments. Losing loved ones, experiencing higher levels of anxiety, and restricting myself from visiting friends made me realize that I should ACTUALLY live every single day like it is my last-- even if that means sitting in a room, in silence, with my closest loved ones. -ANON