In Their Words

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So we are still in room quarantine and I think everyone is ready to be set free. I get why the school is being cautious but at the same time, I want to leave the four walls that make up my room. On the brighter side, some areas have opened up like the pool so I'm excited to go swimming tomorrow even though it's been 2 months since I was training. Can't wait to see something other than my room and maybe get some social interaction that is more than just a few minutes in passing in the hall. Making friendships is hard right now but at the same time, I feel like I am able to get really close with people that live around me because they are the ones I see most often. The school gave people the option to go home and do their school fully online.... Read more →

Homesick

I definitely miss my family a lot. I have been super homesick this week. Being stuck in my room compared to being at home where there is always someone around is hard. When Covid wasn’t a thing they used to visit me once a month if not more. Now I don't get to see them at all and it is really hard. I feel that I am missing so much. Fraya and Manolis are growing up while I am here. I am scared she will forget me and might now remember me like usual. It is Manolis’s senior year, which is supposed to be filled with fun and memories but he doesn't get that. I feel bad that I am here and not there for them. That I can’t even see them unless it's over the phone. Don’t get me wrong, I am super thankful to live in a time... Read more →

One thing that I will never take for granted about Norwich university is there awesome resources in which are open to us as students. No matter studying from home or studying at school in your room there there are many different ways in which people can get help. I know I take advantage of the many resources from the counseling center which is good for freshman year and during times like we have going on now, to the writing center helping you write essays, to the tutoring given, and lastly the nursing office where you have a nurse who will help if you need someone to talk to or help getting checked if you feel sick. I know it is so much easier to try and take care of things on your own as this is something I did for a long time but try and take care of the... Read more →