Silver Linings

“We as a student body and college are working extremely hard each and every day to ensure proper PPE and continue academic success through this hard time. What our class realizes most is that we are all in this together.” 

“I have realized how truly precious every moment is that we get to spend with other people, especially our loved ones because we never really know when it might be the last time we get to see someone in-person. Life is all about enjoying the present moment and holding our loved ones even closer.” 

“It is strange to hear upperclassmen talk about 8-hour days spent in class, and hours on end spent in the pre- clinic. My first year in dental school has been very different with days spent “Zooming” into class in my pajamas with a warm cup of coffee and cookies baking in the oven. Our in-person labs have less students, so I get more personal attention from the professors. With fewer people around I feel as though the relationships I have made with my classmates and faculty are even more authentic.”

“Attending in-person lab courses with just half of our class has allowed me to develop better relationships with my classmates. I feel like I am getting to know more people because I consistently interact with the same classmates.” 

“The administration and faculty are doing all they can to help us through this stressful time by being open with their communication and encouraging student input when making decisions. It has been a heart-warming feeling to know that I belong to a caring, cohesive community of people who help one another thrive even in tough times.”