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" May the world get better so we can go out and enjoy life. "
by Jasmin Martinez
(translated in Spanish)

"What’s really unfortunate is both my parents were laid off from work and so did the other 40 million Americans. I was starting to have to worry about having to keep a roof over my head. The thought of eviction overwhelmed me."

by Jennifer Lu

(translated in Vietnamese)

"Yes, the coronavirus is tragic, but it also gave the earth a rest. It allowed me to finally do what I love most, spending time with my family. It also allowed me to de-stress from school and become a better version of myself."

by Kathryn Castillo

(translated in Georgian)

"My piano has really been my best friend throughout this mental ride. I have more time to practice and really cultivate my skills as a pianist while helping me cope with anxiety."

by Madelynn Yung

(translated in Chinese)

"Because of all the commotion that school distracted me with, I learned metric loads of things regarding reality and the world we live in. Like everyone else, I was forced to adapt into the new way of living. "

by Elda Nesimi

(translated in Albanian)

"When the quarantine first began I was not initially very worried. It was not until the death rates began to increase around the world that I began to become fearful for all of my family members as well as our society. This pandemic has changed my perspective of life in so many ways."

by Cierra Vialva

(translated in Spanish)

"My entire life has switched to a virtual one. I use the internet to do schoolwork. I use it to communicate with my friends and family. This is the only way now for everyone to stop the spread of the disease. Wearing a mask, washing your hands, coughing into your elbows, and staying at least six feet away from others is the new reality."

by Abdullah Mulic

(translated in Bosnian)

"Living in New York City my whole life, I have always wondered what it would be like if the massive crowds of people just disappeared. It was interesting to know how the city would feel like without the traffic jams on every single street, or without people rushing to get from place to place."

byIlana Kolomiyets

(translated in Russian)

"Instead of feeling down and sad, be thankful for your loved one and stay glad. Make sure to wear a mask and the virus will be over in a flash. Take this time to relax and chill and I promise summer will be a thrill"

by Daniel Eskaros

(translated in Arabic)

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"...everything happens for a reason. "

by Alana Neria

(translated in Chinese & Filipino)

by Cher Wang

(translated in Spanish)

"The coronavirus pandemic has changed my perspective on our government. Throughout these past few months I have started thinking more about our world and how we deal with certain situations."
by Florene Feldman

(translated in Russian)

"Experience in quarantine has been more than expected in a bad way. Schools didn’t care about our feelings. At home two weeks after quarantine started my mom’s friend died. It was weird because though I didn’t see him often I didn’t think I would be so hurt from his death."

by Inam Hassan

(transliterated in Urdu)

"As the days got darker, our governor told us to stay home, that all jobs were to be suspended until further notice. Meanwhile, the death count skyrocketed. With people at home all day, not working, the bills started to pile up. Millions of Americans filed for unemployment while Congress passed several relief bills."

by Navipa Zaman

(translated in Bengali)

"During quarantine, I moved upstate NY. I’ve been doing a lot of baking and gardening since coming up here. I thought that I would be very bored in upstate New York but I’m spending time outdoors ,it’s very therapeutic and enjoyable."

by Filgey Borgard

(translated in Spanish)

"The coronavirus has brought change and realization. It has brought us together while bringing us apart, taken away our jobs while overwhelming us with work, unearthed the careless and the racists, the cynics and the bigots."

by Madinabonu Israilova

(translated in Russian)

"You ever heard of march madness, well we’ve been living in madness for two almost three months now. This was something that we shouldn’t have allowed. I never thought that the virus was going to affect us drastically."

by Brenda Jean Baptiste

(translated in French)

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"As all of us carry an array of untold stories in our heart. Others often say people our age will laugh at anything."

by Yuan Lin

(translated in Chinese)

"From the scare of a third world war occurring, to great wildfires in Australia, to the entire world being shaken by Covid-19, many would say this year has been catastrophic."

by Yasin El Sammak

(translated in Spanish)

by Naimah Rahman

(translated in Bengali)

"Although these past few months have been uneventful, I was able to finally learn how crucial family is."

by Elana Safonova

(translated in Russian)

" Being alive and being surrounded by people who love you is a gift on its own. "

by Owaish Khan

(translated in Pashto)

"My perspective on certain issues have changed. I no longer take many things in my life for granted. The reason being that life is precious, and being upset over things we can not control is irrational."

by Farhan Alam

(translated in Bengali)

"After watching the news every day, I became aware of the extent of the problem we were facing."

by Diana Reyes

(translated in Spanish)

"Beauty will always fool one’s conscience. Because where there is beauty, there is destruction."

by Ameemah Khan
(translated in Arabic)

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by Maya Kushnick

" I didn't know that Friday, March 13 would be the last day for the 2019-2020 school year. "

by Shania Bradley

(translated in Spanish)

"During quarantine, I also acquired new skills and new interests. This spring, I participated in sculpting class on Saturdays, but due to the outbreak, the rest of our class was moved online."

by Michelle Yang

(translated in Chinese)

"Ever since a young age children were obligated to attend school and often other social gatherings, but I had never realized what a privilege it was to interact with others."

by Emily Shnayderman

(translated in Russian)

"I have told my friends a few times that if I tell them something foolish, they should correct me because words are more hurtful than weapons. Therefore, I’m working on controlling my tongue."

by Salma Marium

(translated in Bengali)

"One important person to me is my best friend. Her name is Sana and she is very funny, but a little bit shy. We understand each other well. Sana moved upstate two years ago. We send messages more than we talk on the phone. We get along with each other very well but argue sometimes."

by Maryam Khan

(translated in Spanish)

"I recall the time where everything was moving so fast and it felt as if I couldn’t even catch my breath. Wake up, go to school, go to work, go to practice, head home to study, do chores, and even more. It was one thing after another. Even weekends weren’t a break."

by Christina Lamar

(translated in Czech)

" ...I sometimes took my mom’s sacrifices for granted..."

by Samuel Jean-Lubin

(translated in Haitian Creole)

"Coronavirus has altered my life for the better in some ways. For example, I was able to change my mindset on certain things and overall be a more positive person."

by Ranica Zaydvarg

(translated in Russian)

"Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks pass... but I seem unaffected by the fast-changing time."

by Ting Anny Chen

(translated in Chinese)

"I have never seen my own city more quiet and empty. What was once the city that never sleeps has become the city that always sleeps."

by Elexander Bawa

(translated in Hindi)

"The coronavirus has taken so much from us. It’s taken over loved ones away, friends and family. It canceled our plans for the summer and any trips. Now, we are stuck inside our homes and where we must stay."

by Katherine Volnenko

(translated in Russian)

"Currently, the whole world is facing problems in their day to day life because of coronavirus. A day seems to take longer than a year to pass.During this pandemic, I find myself more stable about my life."

by Laiba Mahmood

(translated in Urdu)

"The coronavirus has affected not only me, but everyone around the world, both good and bad. Some lost their jobs, some found new jobs. While we used to be suspicious of those wearing masks in public, we are now scared of those who don’t wear masks."

by Sera Aktas

(translated in Turkish)

"Throughout this quarantine I’ve been throwing myself into binging a marathon of shows and I can’t say I regret it. I do it during my free time of course. And this leads to my way of keeping people home and safe."

by Janice Huang

(translated in Chinese)

"New York City, the city that never sleeps, was finally put to sleep. Children who used to play in the park would now sit at home and weep. 'Put on a mask, put on a mask,' they said."

by Elia Gorelik

(translated in Russian)

"These past three months have been quite an experience. "

by Ryan Zheng

(translated in Chinese)

"This virus has made me more responsible because I have to take care of my brother since my parents are working. I like to play video games, play guitar, and play basketball during quarantine."

by Sheldon Lipets

(translated in Russian)

"I learned a lot in quarantine. I learned more about myself and my health and how to take care of it. I also focused on the little things, because they matter. This year in quarantine I focused on my learning of different languages."

by Mariam Hassan

(translated in Arabic)

"Waking up I felt a strain on my chest. Should I move or should I just rest? The days were passing right by me like cars on the highway."

by Janelle Cham

(translated in Spanish)

"Experience in quarantine has been more than expected in a bad way. Schools didn’t care about our feelings. At home two weeks after quarantine started my mom’s friend died."

by Inam Hassan

(transliterated in Urdu)

"Tough times calls for tough soldiers, this isn't a physical battle but a battle against the unseen. We need everyone to contribute to this virus as a whole, to beat this as a whole."

by Kai Alburg

(translated in Arabic)

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