Farewell

By: Maria Garcia Manzano

What a year it has been. We have experienced post-secondary education during a global pandemic. A year ago, we were unsure of what the fall term would look like, and as the news that an online format would be used, students wondered how their post-secondary education would come to be. Many international students went back home, and domestic students went back to live with their families. Once the semester began, we had to adjust our expectations and navigate school through an online setting. I must admit the change was difficult as it is far easier to get distracted at home. Well, one year later and I can safely say that online schooling has been difficult. In my case, I found it hard to keep up with everything, and there were many times when I felt unmotivated to continue. Now, as final exams approach, I patiently wait for summer to begin.

Many had hopes that 2021 would be normal and that convocations would be held in person. However, convocation this year will again be held online because although vaccination has begun, we are still nowhere close to calling this pandemic over. We have still not received the news about how this upcoming fall term will take place, but I am hopeful we will be going back to class, even if only for small classes. I think it is safe to say we are all wishing to go back and gain some normalcy while being as safe as possible. Furthermore, I think we are tired of staring at our screens and paying attention to class.

Here at the Quill, we have tried to keep the students updated as much as possible while still finding the time to submit articles that would lift your spirits. I would like to think that we were successful, and if we go back to school during the fall, you can expect to see us go back to a printed issue. Please remember to be safe this summer. Now is not the chance to disregard public health guidelines. If we have hope to return to in-person classes, then we must obey and continue to limit the spread of the virus. Enjoy your summer but do so safely, do not go to big social gatherings that could potentially put you or your loved ones in danger.

Farewell, enjoy your break, and I hope to see most of you back in school in the fall.