As the coronavirus upends schools and colleges, students must navigate a new reality that has thrown many of their plans into disarray. In this section, hear first-hand about their experiences and how they are confronting the challenges they face.
The pandemic upended enrollment across California's community colleges. Students dropped out or elected not to enroll after facing problems with child care, jobs, family illness and frustration with taking courses online.
When students realize that moving back home with family or friends is not an option, campus resources become lifeboats. Learning to tap into those resources by any means available becomes a crucial life skill for such students.