Last semester, having the opportunity to go home for weeks would have made me incredibly happy, without a doubt. And at the start of the semester when we had a coronavirus scare immediately, I would not have been mad about going right back home. But now that I have really found my place and had so much to look forward to, I am emotionally distressed!
Since September, my dance group has been preparing for our show that was scheduled to happen before we return to traditional classes. And one of my favorite parts of school is getting to go to rehearsals with my friends. Additionally, I was supposed to have a band concert next week that we have spent all semester preparing for. I even had a solo. And how am I supposed to get a grade for band when everything is supposed to be online?
But what is most significant is that I do not want to leave my friends. We have only been back at school for six weeks now, and I am not ready to be separated again!
On the other hand, going home does sound divine. Being able to cuddle with my dog, eat homecooked meals, and make my own smoothies is truly a dream come true! And I would at least get to see my friends who are still in high school and my friends who are also going home from college.
But at the end of the day, I am grateful for my own health and this opportunity to catch up on sleep. I appreciate that all steps are being taken to ensure the health and wellness of Ohio college students, and I hope that the virus is calming down and those who need help are being treated.