The ever uncertainty of the Corona Virus pandemic has certainly shifted the world in just about every aspect, as we know it. For my life, COVID-19 has forced me to become more in touch with technology for communication, travel less, and continue my education virtually. Not to mention, we all are urged to wear masks on our faces at all times, while out in public. After reading, “The importance of Effective Communication While Working from Home”, by Platform Magazine, “How Coronavirus Could Make People Move”, by Politico, as well as watching World Economic Forum, “Shutdown of the Border Leaves Migrants in Limbo, I have a much broader outlook on just how impactful COVID-19 has become in such a short timespan.

Communication is a major factor in one form or another, in everyone’s lives. Coronavirus has forced many of us to switch from communication in person, to communicating virtually, almost all the time. I too have been forced to communicate through zoom for college. This is extremely new to me. I am so used to being in a physical classroom and interacting face to face with my professors, as well as my classmates. This transition is extremely flexible, due to fact that you can travel and be inside a virtual class room. On the contrary, it is something I am still getting myself used to. According to Rix (platformmagazine.com), ” He and his wife had to be intentional and direct about their communication of sharing the duties of home-schooling their children while they are both working from home.” A plus side to COVID-19, is being able to unwind at home, and spend more time with family.

However, there are many downsides to the pandemic. While watching World Economic Forum, “Shutdown of the Border Leaves Migrants in Limbo, I learned that for many immigrants who hope to be granted citizenship in America, now have to wait even longer, because the border is shut down. Many families have to constantly deal with the pressures of life as a refugee, while keeping themselves and family members protected from Coronavirus. I could only imagine how impactful these types of pressures can be. I agree with a statement made during the video of the Trump administration using the pandemic as an excuse to refuse immigrants into the country. Immigrants are the foundation of America, with out them America simply would not survive.

Questions:

1. Has relationships between spouses and family members improved on a large scale, due to the impact of COVID-19?
2. Does immigration services offer outside donations to individuals living in refugee camps?

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