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Jorge Alvarez (right) and a man pose for a photo on the railing of a bridge overlooking a cityscape.

Jorge Alvarez and a woman pose for a photo wearing graduation regalia and holding their diplomas

Jorge Alvarez posing for a photo with California State University, Los Angeles's golden eagle mascot

The pandemic made this student work much more in order to provide for their family. Both parents were not working which led to this student taking in more responsibility while still balancing school, work, and family.

Despite feeling like a setback, quarantine offered some students the opportunity to focus on life goals and personal projects.

One page of a handwritten journal entry by Mel Weisburd in one of his journals.

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The effects of quarantine sometimes came with a silver-lining, as busy students found time to reconnect with loved ones in their households while under stay-at-home orders.