COVID-19: A Learning Lesson Syracuse students make the most of the highs and lows of the pandemic. by WHITNEY WILSON
photography by KATIE ZAGER
graphics by AMANDA SMITH
“One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been patience. Of course it’s hard coping with technical difficulties, wearing masks, and the stress of getting sick, but it has only allowed me to have more empathy for my peers. Everyone is individually carrying their own weight and stress, so it’s important to be understanding of people’s actions and behavior.”
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“One major life lesson that COVID has taught me is that life can throw serious curveballs in your way, but it’s really up to you and how you deal with it. A lot of people choose to simply give into adversity when it’s presented to them, but having to adjust as a whole world to something so difficult to deal with will make us stronger as individuals going forward. The only reason we’ve made it this far is through a unified effort, so it’s important to rely on others and take the big things one step at a time.”
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JUL I A PE T ERKINS “COVID-19 showed me the way in which certain experiences affect people in drastically different ways. Some people went on tropical vacations, while others struggled to obtain groceries. I’ve always strived to remember we live different lives, but it’s so easy to forget. Between the global pandemic and trauma endured by the Black community this summer, life is not always easy. We never know what lies behind closed doors, so we all need to convey a little more kindness.”
