COVID-19 Through a Student's Eyes: Jonathan Hodge's Testimony.

Abstract

Jonathan David Hodge recounts his personal experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a high school student. Isolated from friends due to school closures, he describes the toll the pandemic took on his social and mental well-being. After contracting the virus during a trip to Florida, he faced both the physical challenges of recovery and the emotional difficulty of quarantine. Despite these hardships, Hodge reflects on the lessons learned, including resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of maintaining connections with loved ones. His testimony provides a unique perspective on how the pandemic affected young people during a crucial stage of life.