COVID-19 In Puerto Rico
- Professor K Vargas
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28, 2020
Corona Virus has been completely unexpected for me. In less than one week I was out of the university and on my way home back to Puerto Rico. I had mixed feelings leaving TSU because even though Puerto Rico is home and I was excited to be with my family, Nashville has been a key part of my life and almost like a second home. COVID-19 has impacted my life negatively and positively. First, it has affected me negatively because I had to pack everything and leave with limited notice, which had me with great anxiety and stress. It was Second, volleyball was taken away from me, which is my passion and the reason why I am in Nashville, and TSU. Third, we have been under quarantine and strict nonstop curfews, and therefore I cannot see my grandparents or any family members. Furthermore, because of the pandemic, I am living a monotonous routine of staying home all day, doing homework, exercising, and watching tv; when in all actuality, I commonly live within a variety of things. However, it has had many positive effects on my life. I am a person who loves the earth and because of quarantine, the Earth is healing. The grass is greener, the air is cleaner, the water is clearer, and the sky is bluer, with less contamination. Furthermore, I have realized more than ever how privileged I am to have a safe home and place where I can be with my loved ones in this hard time. Moreover, my family has been closer than ever and even though we are enclosed within the house we try everything to change the dynamic. It has been a moment where I have internalized and realized how much I have grown and how relentless I am, because even though it is crazy everything that is happening I am staying sane and I have been super positive through all of this adversity. Finally, facing adversity it's hard and conflicting, but I need to say that is one of the greatest things that has happened to me because now I have learned the true meaning of the essential elements of life.
- Sofia C. Garcia
I love the picture that you took. I love that your family has grown closer since this pandemic and I hope you see your grandparents very soon. I'm glad that you are learning the importance behind this quarantine and continue to be great.
I can only imagine having to travel a ways away in such short notice, but I'm glad you figured it out and even found a positive side to it. It is important to stay positive in times like these. I do agree the earth is healing.
Glad that you stayed positive through this crisis.
Many college students at TSU were not aware of the serious complications ready to sweep the country by storm, with no better timing after just dealing with a tornado in Nashville. Then to go back home and having to be almost on a shift to continue with your work to push ahead is amazing.Just as much as we claim we are ready to go back outdoors, who will appreciate the growth from a great feeling spring that no one is talking about. LOL
All the way in Puerto Rico , I can say you are a real trooper. To see someone staying on top of things in a completely different time zone gives me so much strength. Honestly this is a eye opener for me because I'm doing it with a one hour difference and complaining. keep your head up and stay safe and strong!!