Colton
Covid-History Item Type Metadata
Age
22
Date
6/11/2020
Location
Clifton Park, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Mid-March, right as I was coming home for spring break. My reaction didn't change when a case appeared here; it was mostly unsurprising.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Much more home life. My social life was diminished as in-person activities were banned. Working from home also isn't that bad!
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
While I was finishing college, I was extremely stressed. Now that it's over, my stress is almost completely gone. I'm still stressing over finding a job in this current market. To relieve stress, I usually turn to exercise and music.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Interestingly enough, I have grown much closer to my neighbors. We are all circling our neighborhood at most times of the day, and conversation is always encouraged.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
I am not, but I'm working on securing a position
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Not exactly laid off- I was working at my college's dining hall, and my employment ended when I graduated. I have not filed for unemployment.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
I hope working on finding employment counts as working from home. It's definitely odd, though. The main challenge is finding a good work/life balance; I sit in the same chair at the same desk for both "modes."
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
n/a
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Yes, yes, and I don't think so. I have no plans on returning for higher education at the moment, but I am still unsure if schools will open up again in the fall. Some schools have created plans for in-person classes, but I'm not sure how to feel about that.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Yes. My school had to cancel the in-person graduation and instead opted to do a virtual graduation.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
n/a
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Hard to say. With the state of the country right now, it isn't entirely easy to point out all of the good things.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
n/a
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
"Top 10 Ways to Keep Yourself Occupied While Stuck at Home"
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Wear a mask and wash your hands. (x100) Keep in contact with your friends and make sure to check in on them!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Working from home will be more accepted as a way of working. Certain jobs should be valued differently, too- like nurses and healthcare professionals as well as essential retail workers.
Dublin Core
Title
Colton
Publisher
Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
English
Type
Covid History
Identifier
11689060960
Collection
Citation
“Colton,” Leaving Our Fingerprints on History, accessed April 19, 2024, https://fingerprints.sals.edu/omeka/items/show/64.