Matt2021-06-282021-06-282020-12-11https://hdl.handle.net/10929/71676In this series of journal entries, Participant 181 shares their experience of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus, facing challenges with getting tested, and finding relief after receiving a negative test result. They discuss navigating virtual learning during the pandemic as a nursing student. The entries, written during the holiday season of 2020, document the participant's feelings over a socially- distanced Thanksgiving and how it affected their family and relatives. They express sadness over missing out on many traditional activities during their holiday season, but believe sacrifices must be made for the health and safety of everyone.PDFen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceMonmouth Co. (N.J.)COVID-19 PandemicNew JerseyCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsPositive OutlookResilienceVaccine for COVID-19Access to CareNegative Mental Health OutcomesUnpredictabilitySocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessSocial Re-ConnectChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenSelf-Care StrategiesResources NeededHealth BehaviorsSecondary Suffering and TraumaRecommendationsFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceOlder PersonsWritten (journal)New Jersey YMCA State Alliance