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Being 15 (almost 16) this year has been one of which I'm almost certain I won't forget already! I remember sitting on a bus in February and wondering if this new thing, Corona Virus will end up having an impact here in Australia. Well it sure did, for me coming into 2020 I wanted to get my first proper job (which is virtually impossible now), travel before year 11 (also impossible) and to do well in school.
School is definitely different, online learning has definitely taken over. I am lucky enough to go to a private school and most of our classes happen over Zoom, on Zoom you are able to interact with your class and teacher online within a meeting. As for private music lessons they too happen online, although it can be quite difficult at times and with sport you can basically only do fitness.
As much as it seems like this time would be a nice break from day to day life, sadness seems to fill this time more than anything else for many. I personally feel very lucky for my family to be safe and to live in this country during these times, rather than the US or Italy. However I feel as though my grandparents are feeling rather lonely and understandably so. Mental health is having an profound effect on so many.
I believe that this pandemic will forever change my generation. Just enjoying the little things will most likely be our motto. I honestly can't wait to just go to the beach or shopping again with my friends (as much as I love watching TikToks and writing random songs in my room). I know 'normal' will look a lot different moving forward but I can't wait for it regardless.
School is definitely different, online learning has definitely taken over. I am lucky enough to go to a private school and most of our classes happen over Zoom, on Zoom you are able to interact with your class and teacher online within a meeting. As for private music lessons they too happen online, although it can be quite difficult at times and with sport you can basically only do fitness.
As much as it seems like this time would be a nice break from day to day life, sadness seems to fill this time more than anything else for many. I personally feel very lucky for my family to be safe and to live in this country during these times, rather than the US or Italy. However I feel as though my grandparents are feeling rather lonely and understandably so. Mental health is having an profound effect on so many.
I believe that this pandemic will forever change my generation. Just enjoying the little things will most likely be our motto. I honestly can't wait to just go to the beach or shopping again with my friends (as much as I love watching TikToks and writing random songs in my room). I know 'normal' will look a lot different moving forward but I can't wait for it regardless.