11. STRONGER

I think we can all conclude that life has changed in the last year. We found new skills, new interests, and new things we hate. Personally I feel like I have gained much more when it comes to knowledge and my capabilities as well as professionally. I think one of the most important things that I have learned is how important your physical and mental health really is, and how to contact media scrolling affects that. I am proud to say that I have gotten to really know myself on different levels I hadn't known I had pre-pandemic. I have realized how important it is to take a break when you feel you need a break, there is no point in killing yourself trying to do all sorts of things. It is OKAY to take a break, to feel burnt out, and to take time for yourself. Something that I overcame was that I never thought I would be able to pass online classes or really learn much at all. The first few classes were a struggle, and I would be lying if I said I didn't fail any. However, I am so so happy to say I am on the verge of graduating. I have overcome struggles I never thought I would face. This past year has changed me for the better as I realized how shitty scrolling on stupid TikTok makes me feel, and how important it is to hide your phone from yourself. The best silverling is that I have found how to best care for myself and I have even been exploring my green thumb (so relaxing). 




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  1. Sarah EApril 11, 2021 at 11:16 AM

    I think that you made some great points! I definitely have noticed my mental health this year and started to try and take care of myself better. And I totally get what you said about being burnt out! Sometimes I worry about it, but I have to remind myself that it is okay, and a lot of other people are going through the same thing! I also get what you're saying about social media. However, I have actually had some good come from social media this past year. I don't watch the news or anything, so I've found Twitter to actually be very helpful in keeping up to date with events and the general state of our world. As stupid as it might sound, I've also been helped by tiktok this year, too. I have found lots of videos of people going through what I've gone through or different people like me or people who have the same opinions as me, and it's helped me feel less alone. Also, it's brought some laughter during this rough year, which I think is very necessary to get through something difficult.

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  2. MichiApril 13, 2021 at 8:35 AM

    I agree! I think we all got a little better at self-care. I hope we all can keep it up post-pandemic!

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  3. Kyle WintersApril 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM

    Emily I really liked this post. I feel like you touched on points that all college students have felt at one point or another. Similar to you, my first semester was an eye opener and definitely not my best but after a few years things have taken a change for the better.

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  4. Mary SelandersApril 16, 2021 at 7:40 PM

    Emily and Sarah I loved what you wrote! I must agree that while tik tok is made for fun videos, I have actually been able to learn a lot. The pandemic was a great time to learn about new things and dive in to explore new ideas!

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