Covid

Uploaded by scam655 on Mar 12, 2022

COVID has been a rollercoaster for many people; some enjoy the perks of virtual learning while others hate it; there’s no in-between. COVID-19 has been affecting our NJ Education system for almost two years now as the juniors last year are seniors and about to graduate. We can also see this in a reverse effect as the freshmen entering our school are doing online learning and not getting the full experience by visiting campus. There are many mixed emotions about this concept, many questions such as they are getting the full high school experience from home.

Today we are here with two current students at Mcnair, a freshman and a senior. I’ll be asking some questions involving school life and their thoughts on it. We are currently with Harsil Patel, a senior at Mcnair Academic Highschool, and Jeffrey Chen, a freshman at Mcnair Academic Highschool. The first question I asked, “How has Covid affected you the most in regards to your school life?”. Their responses were surprisingly very similar despite being three years apart, such as comparing a beginner to an experienced student. Their responses involved both missing the school environment and not experiencing their beginning/last moments at school. This can include the fun times and laughs they had with their friends. I also asked whether they think they will be able to return to school anytime soon. They both disagreed as the pandemic is still going strong, and everyone has their worries to carry.

Another interesting question I figured I’d ask was where are you currently attending school as personally sometimes I attend class looking like a mess. Jeffrey (freshman) responded by saying he does join Google Meets in his bedroom with a table set up to be as productive as possible. Harsil (senior) said he attends class by having a similar setup as he’s isolated in his room and prepared for class. I also asked their thoughts on what they feel like they are missing out on due to virtual learning. Harsil (senior) said, “I feel like school is just not the same; you can’t sit down, talk to your boys, joke around and have a fun time. In a Google Meet, it’s just you, the teacher, and a bunch of blank screens.” Jeffrey (freshman) replied by “I wished I could’ve gotten the full experience as if I go back to school as a sophomore or junior and...