Host intro: As the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the world, the controversial topic of whether schools should stay closed or open this upcoming fall is constantly brought up. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, parents aren’t the only ones who are scared, so are the students.
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Track: I’m talking with Jason, an upcoming 5th grader. Jason loved going to school pre-pandemic as he was outgoing and enjoyed playing with his friends. Jason how are you adapting to the new normal?
Act: It’s definitely hard. I talk to my friends every day. We call or facetime, we also play video games together. Our favorite is Minecraft right now.
Track: Do you ever think about going back to school?
Act: Sometimes, just because I miss my friends. I am scared, everyone talks about the coronavirus it’s everywhere on the news, every Youtube video I watch there is an ad for it. It’s hard not to be scared. Mom says I’ll have to wear a mask, so I don’t know how I’m going to do that for 8 hours.
Track: Was online schooling difficult for you?
Act: Kind of. My sister helped me with a lot of it as you probably know (laugh). But I felt safer being at home.
Track: Staying safe should be a priority for everyone, as the future is uncertain. From Baruch College this is Angelina Vasilevsky