Collected Item: “COVID Graduation”
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COVID Graduation
What sort of object is this: text story, photograph, video, audio interview, screenshot, drawing, meme, etc.?
Video
Tell us a story; share your experience. Describe what the object or story you've uploaded says about the pandemic, and/or why what you've submitted is important to you.
The day I had worked so hard for had finally come, and I sat on my couch to celebrate. Years of dedication, essays, long lectures, early morning lectures, scholarship hunting, and finals stress had all amounted to me celebrating my graduation in my pajamas. It didn't feel real. I cried for a while, and I think it was okay to cry. COVID-19 took away special things from everyone. It has taken away special loved ones, special plans, and special events/celebrations. For me and so many other college students, it took away a very special moment--the pride, sense of accomplishment, the payoff. Colleges around the country tried to imitate graduation the best they could with virtual ceremonies. Some ceremonies featured pictures and quotes from students, and most colleges provided an online commencement. I was too sad and frustrated to watch my commencement on the day of my graduation but watching it back has made me realize how much more my degree means to me.
Use one-word hashtags (separated by commas) to describe your story. For example: Where did it originate? How does this object make you feel? How does this object relate to the pandemic?
virtualgraduation, ASU, graduation2020
Enter a URL associated with this object, if relevant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYhj7dZMA04
Who originally created this object? (If you created this object, such as photo, then put "self" here.)
ASU President Michael Crow
Give this story a date.
2020-05-11