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Isabel Carter, 16, International Student in Shanghai, China
With ONE word, how do you hope to come out of this quarantine?
"Grateful"
What was the effect of COVID-19 on your routine?
"Not currently being in Shanghai has caused me to adapt to attending my classes at night, encouraging me to allocate my time wisely during the day."
What is one realization you’ve had about yourself or the world?
"Now is the best time to test your resilience. "
What works and doesn’t work while in quarantine? (open-ended)
"Long term planning does not work while in quarantine. However, setting specific goals each day can help boost your productivity and give you a sense of satisfaction upon completion."
In what ways have you shown self-improvement?
"With additional free time, I have been able to develop more effective ways of studying. Also, the pandemic has increased my communication skills."
If you had to give your “pre-quarantine” self a piece of advice, what would that be?
"Even though the ice cream may be on sale, DON’T BUY IT."
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