At this point, we are all aware of the Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns that cities and states have implemented as safety measures.

ASU's in-person classes were canceled around mid-March. This led to me moving back home to Tucson and taking my classes online for the rest of the semester. I also got laid off from my job as a cashier at the Panda Express at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

I frantically began searching for jobs in order to help my mother who had also been laid off during this time.

My first thought was to apply at my old job, as a cashier at Popeyes. I know the managers there and I work well with them, plus, I live nearby. The only thing was that I figured I wouldn't be working enough hours to actually earn enough money to fix my financial situation at home. Despite this, I still asked my old general manager for my job back.

One of my long-time friends suggested I apply to Amazon. So I did. Almost $20 an hour, fixed schedules, and weekly pay? Sign me up!

What I didn't expect was to be hired at both places.

At this point, you're probably thinking, "Why'd you accept both offers? You don't have to work both jobs." I know. The thing is that I wanted to help out my old Popeyes coworkers a bit during this time of uncertainty, while also earning the hours and pay I needed in order to pay bills.

Thus, my situation began. I work Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Amazon; and I work whenever I can at Popeyes, picking up a few shifts here and there. Somehow, I still prioritized school over everything. I would go a day or two without eating because I forgot to. But I still got everything done.

I ended the semester with better grades than last semester. I even ended up buying my first car. Things have slowly gotten better.

If I had a choice, I definitely wouldn't be working two jobs. Life just hits us hard whenever we don't expect it.

I also don't want to act like I'm a superhuman or something. I'm extremely exhausted. After every single one of my Amazon shifts, my feet feel like they're going to fall off.

College students who have to pay for school out of pocket or support their family at home are extremely courageous. First-generation students who managed to pave their way and write their own destiny are an inspiration to me.

My mom reminds me of how proud she is of me every day.

If you're a college student who doesn't work in order to pay for their living arrangements or tuition or anything, I admire the fact that you're able to put the utmost effort into your schoolwork and focus all of your attention on your studies.

While this current situation is bleak, it's always good to look on the bright side whenever possible. Who knew that this horrific situation would ultimately lead to some very monumental moments in my life?

Honestly, the only things that have really gotten me through this point in my life are my mother and whipped coffee.

I guess my ultimate goal for writing this article is to let other students know that anything is possible. If you're ever put in a difficult situation where you need to provide for your family while going to school, there are people who can relate to you and will support you with every fiber of their being.

I'm always for supporting hard workers and people who actively better themselves.