Author: DAHIANNA MURILLO

https://youtu.be/ODOiMWj7tCA

When I started to watch the short documentary, the impact of the story hit me right away. I had to pause the video a couple of times to debrief because topics like these always get to me. The documentary did the storytelling very well and nothing felt out of place. I felt like almost part of the family because the close-up shots made it feel like I was in the room with them, which affected me the most. The medical ethics behind it was challenging because one doesn’t know when the right time is to take someone off of a breathing machine. The journalism ethics, however, I think, were followed well enough. I’m glad that this particular film didn’t film the passing of the patients because I know it’s been done in other videos. Overall, one of the moments that most stuck with me was the discussions that the doctors and staff had with each other and showing how it’s emotionally affecting them too. It makes me have more respect than what I already had for them because they often have to face situations like these. It made me think that sometimes the quality of life outweighs the quantity of life.

https://youtu.be/as1HZ4iKgJw

1. A day in the life a friend of mine who in this quarantine has still continued to going to gym and posts her own workouts on her social media.
2. A story about a someone I knew from high school has her own baking business.
3. A day in the life of someone who is observing Ramadan.

QUARANTINE LIFE IN THE EYES OF A PRE-NURSING STUDENT

Dahianna Murillo

HOST INTRO: 

During this pandemic students have experienced a shift in their lives that is leaving many of them to reflect. Dahianna Murillo is here with a good friend, Danielle Dinglasan, on how the pandemic has affected her in her studies and personal life. 

TRACK: Danielle is a student at Stony Brook University who is going into nursing. Like many, she is taking remote classes. And as we sit and take in the sounds of nature we’ll discuss how everything’s been like for her. 

AMBI: NATURE SOUNDS

ACT : DINGLASAN: So the pandemic has actually affected me in multiple ways. One of them being how when I was currently dorming in college and then all of the sudden when the pandemic happened we were just forced to evacuate and we had to like bring all our stuff. In addition since my sister also became online we had to figure out in terms of space and stuff, like how are we going to organize based on like which area is my area to study and which is hers, and then at the same time since sometimes our classes do coincide with each other how will that play out.

TRACK: She goes on to explain how her mother’s job has impacted her views on nursing. 

ACT: DINGLASAN: My mom is also a nurse, I’ve seen it through her how like the different phases of the pandemic affected how she was working and things such as PPE and things like that, and in her case especially as she works in a nursing home she has to deal with elderly patients who are one of the most high risk groups when it comes to COVID; and how it affected me in terms of someone who wants to pursue nursing in college, it just made me have a lot more admiration for them.

TRACK: With the nursing application process having already passed Danielle tells us how it went for her.

ACT: DINGLASAN: During the interview portion of the nursing application process it’s usually held in person but in this case it was online and it was held in zoom and it was definitely a different experience. I guess in a way it was a bit more relaxing, I wouldn’t say I was so relaxed, but since I was in the comfort of my own home while they were interviewing me I didn’t feel as stressed.

TRACK: Danielle now tells how she has been keeping her mental health in check.

ACT: DINGLASAN: Mentaly wise, I’m very grateful to say I have a very supportive system at home and that it wasn’t too much of a toll in terms of my family and stuff, they’re all very supportive. Another thing that I like to do is to just avoid watching the news too often. I still think it’s important to be aware and know what is going on, but sometimes the constant reminders of what’s going on can take a toll on yourself.

TRACK: She also tells us about one of the many hobbies picked up in quarantine.

ACT: DINGLASAN: I’ve been home for pretty much the entire time of the pandemic there are definitely a lot of things I’ve picked up. One of them was actually cooking. One of the dishes that I learned how to make is pad thai. The first time I made it wasn’t that good, honestly it was pretty bad, but the second time I made it it was actually pretty good and I got to say I’m proud of myself. Something else, while it’s not a dish it’s a Filipino snack called Bilo Bilo, so yeah. Those were two dishes that I learned over quarantine and feel confident about. 

TRACK: Danielle will continue to study towards her degree while also making the most of quarantine by enjoying time with family and doing other hobbies. For Baruch college, Dahianna Murillo.

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*Just a side note, I wasn’t able to put sound bits in the audio due to processing issues*

HOST INTRO: The one year anniversary since the pandemic happened has been reached. For CUNY schools online classes has become the new norm for students. Dahianna Murillo is here discussing with a fellow classmate, Fatima, of how remote learning has impacted her life.

AMBI: *Family members in the background*

TRACK  1: Fatima is a senior who only has one last semester left to her operational management degree. She has been taking her class all the way from Mauritania. 

ACT 1: “When the coronavirus pandemic started and we all transitioned to distance learning format I decided to move back home with my family. I was in the united states alone, all my family were back in Mauritania…”(0:28-1:10)

TRACK 2: She says the time difference between New York and Mauritania has been a struggle for her. 

ACT 2: “One of the challenges I faced was time distance, in Mauritania we are the head of the United States for about 5 hours…” (1:16-1:46)

TRACK 3: Although distance learning has presented its challenges for many students due to its isolating nature, Fatima has looked past this obstacle and found the positives in remote learning. 

ACT 3:  “I was able to spend more time with my family. Since 2016 I haven’t been able to spend a month together with my family, but now I’ve been with them since July 2020. I’m able to spend more time with, care for them more, and get in touch with all the relatives…”(1:57-2:58)

TRACK 4: For the time being CUNY will continue with its online learning structure. But like Fatima students will continue to persevere, adapt to these changes, and make the most of their situation. For Baruch College, Dahianna Murillo.

1.) A story about a friend of mine is studying to be a nurse. How has COVID affected her studying, and has it changed her perspective?

2.) My sister’s new figure collecting habit, how has that gone for her during quarantine?

https://medium.com/@dayimur1999/quarantine-journey-c52d19bc9277

1. I have friends who are still dorming but commute home once a week, I can try to capture the two different living environments  of their dorms vs. being at home.
2. I have another friend who is working part-time at a vaccine distribution facility at his campus. I can take pictures of him as he works in the area.
3. Capturing scenic photos of friends and family of how they’re dealing with stress during this pandemic.
4. My dad who works late hours at his job in Manhattan and how day life differs from night life.