Teachers and staff never gave up on us Laxmi Oli is a senior at Reynoldsburg High School’s eSTEM Academy. She hopes to attend Ohio State University in the fall. proper goodbye from those teachers who helped me throughout my school I still remember the last day of my in-person classes. It is that one memory that gives me hope---hope for a good change. Before the start of this extreme change in our lives, I have had the advantage of interacting with people, building new relationships, volunteering to help my community, and setting goals to accomplish in 2020-2021. After the lockdown my goals and dreams were shattered; I had a dream to walk down the stage with my friends for graduation, I wanted to experience the feeling of gratitude, and lastly, I wanted a years. The schools transitioning to virtual learning was the first obstacle I faced. I had mixed emotions and frustration towards this change that I was not ready to accept. I have never had a class where everything was virtual which made it difficult for me to adapt to this new change. I realized that I had to create a plan. Day after day it became a routine, to wake up an hour early before class, look at assignments, emails, updates, and join my classes. Something I appreciate about virtual learning is that I can take my time to finish my assignments. The time frame of the class did not affect me anymore considering that even after the class was over I still had the benefit to review the materials. It feels comforting to have the time to go back and learn the things instead of worrying about which class I had next. Facing this pandemic, even when it felt like every door was closed, the teachers and the staff never gave up on us. Their passion towards helping the students brighten my dull energy. Overall, this pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride, but it has allowed me to self reflect and continue my academic growth. Fall into a great smile with French Run Family Dental Proudly serving Reynoldsburg and the surrounding area for over 30 years! Reynoldsburg Magazine Photo Contact us at (614) 866-1234 or office@frenchrundental.com to schedule today! 18 Reynoldsburg Magazine • Spring, 2021
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