I've heard jokes about #COVID19 being the subject of college essays later. If you're in school and you think you might be writing about this for college, let me give some tips from someone who worked as an interviewer in college and later helped students get admitted:
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Start making your own leadership decisions right now. You may not be able to leave your home, but there are ways you can take ownership of the situation to make even a small part of the world a better place:
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Help your parents or guardians as much as possible. If you write an entire essay about how much your parents sacrificed and you did nothing to help (and you're age 12+) you're not going to impress folks. I've read essays that left me wanting to admit Dad instead.
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As digital natives, take advantage of video (FaceTime, Zoom, etc.) and start a club. It can be a book club, a math club, a music club, or nearly any club you'd have in school. Try to plan out your engagement on a weekly basis. More collaboration = better. (5/7)Show this thread -
Shameless Plug: You can also volunteer/intern for a political campaign. As many of us are going completely digital, you have the opportunity to make a real impact in a realm you dominate. (6/7)https://www.mobilize.us/candacefor24/event/208586/?fbclid=IwAR0FiJHbBKfAk7wCnqEgkVHrfMGkb7f9A57662L2XPqdv1SiWD_4GanO-iQ …Show this thread -
As much as possible, get your work done, get some exercise, and stay hydrated. If you're religious, try to keep time to recognize your faith. This is a scary and difficult time, but you can make a difference now, even as you plan for a better future.
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