It probably goes without saying that these are not the memories college freshmen are making during a pandemic.
What I learned was both unexpected and inspiring.
Its definitely not a healthy lifestyle anyones living, being stuck at home.
Both were disappointed, but adaptable.
Im hopeful I can go abroad in the future, Hunter said.
I just know there will be so many more opportunities available to me after this is all over.
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Some schools have been implementing and then rolling back restrictions with a gradual or tiered strategy.
Northeastern University in Boston had incredibly strict policies for incoming freshmen.
(Large gatherings are still prohibited in both cases, however.)
There are some rules that are consistent at all of the universities our freshman attend.
Most of the schools have implemented other testing, quarantine, and tracing measures, too.
Those people are then also quarantined until testing protocols are completed.
The sheer isolation from being in a room alone for 10 days was a little tough, he said.
Meanwhile, Loyola has been testing each dorms wastewater for signs of the virus, Miller said.
If any surface, students in the infected dorm are required to get tested.
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With that said, the flexibility can be nice.
Burnett told me he made a few friends during his first week at Duke and then stuck with them.
Restrictionsand the fact that all of his classes are onlinemade it too difficult to meet new people.
These friends lived in another dorm, however, which made hanging out with them difficult.
If you have connections, youll be fine, she said.
But its pretty hard to meet new people.
Meredith Cohen, however, seems to have had a more positive experience with making new friends at Duke.
Where do I think this could end up?
Do I think this is going to be safe?
Having to keep that part of your brain on the whole time while trying to make friends is difficult.
If theyre not hanging in their dorm rooms, students will grab a bite together.
If they remain on campus, the set-ups at the dining hall can be counter-productive, though.
But not all hope is lost for students who are trying to make connections.
Despite a few instances of naughty behaviormostly off campusfor the most part gatherings are being kept small and civilized.
And theres no FOMO about it.
Ive had a really hard time adjusting to the workload, Berger said.
Im actually really happy I dont have the pressure of parties right now.
Shes hoping for this outcome, and dreading having to go back home if its required.
I thought it would be a lot more sad, said Berger.
But Im having a pretty good time.
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