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Publication Year
2024
Editor
Aaron Richardson, MA, MLIS
Abstract
"The Pandemic Memory Project," is the work of students in Making of Today: Contemporary World History from Fall term, 2023. It is a poignant and insightful e-book collection that documents both American and international student experiences of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Through a series of reflective essays, students candidly share their memories and reflections on the profound impact of the pandemic as it affected various aspects of their lives.
Spanning the periods before, during, and after the pandemic, these essays offer a rich tapestry of personal narratives that explore the complexities of learning, friendships, and personal identity amid unprecedented challenges. From the sudden shift to online learning to the isolation of social distancing, from racial tensions to political elections, students describe how the pandemic reshaped their academic and social worlds.
The essays also express the hopes and aspirations of students for post-pandemic university life. As they navigate through loss, political uncertainty and upheaval, students express their desires for a return to normalcy, a rekindling of connections, and a renewed sense of community on campus.
"The Pandemic Memory Project" documents the resilience and adaptability of students. We hope it will serve as a basis for a larger collective archive of shared experiences that will resonate with readers within and beyond the Dominican community. Join us on this journey as we explore the profound impact of the pandemic through the eyes of the students who lived it.