By Jack Misner
COVID-19 forced universities around the globe to go virtual last year. But with the vaccine, colleges and universities, including Western Michigan University, are reopening. The return to campus for in-person classes brings an increased amount of interpersonal interaction, and a welcome end to virtual learning for these students, who found different ways to cope with the isolation.
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- These art supplies provide a way for WMU student Parker Moncur to express her feelings during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Once I’ve externalized what’s going on in my head it’s suddenly not as intimidating,” says Moncur.
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- WMU students Parker Concur and August Legal sit outside of Miller Auditorium after their anthropology class on Sept. 28, 2021. Interactions with others and in person have been a mental health benefit for many students.
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- WMU student August Legal often enjoys sushi from Sprau Tower during his time on campus. When asked how he feels about being on campus, Legal said, “College is really meant for meeting people in the real space.”
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- WMU students August Legal and Parker Concur take time to enjoy the weather at Miller Fountain after an early morning anthropology class on Sept. 28, 2021.
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- WMU student Parker Concur uses poetry as a way to relieve stress. Her handwriting below the short poem gives an insight into her thoughts on the piece.
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- An unfinished 2″x2″ painting done by WMU student Parker Moncur inside her art supple box. “With painting I’m able to take my emotions and turn them into something I can see,” said Moncur.
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- WMU student Parker Concur is happy to be back on campus and in person.
