Class of 2021 Changed, but Not Defined by Pandemic
05/10/2021
For some, the COVID-19 pandemic opened their eyes to the inequities of the health care system. Others said it made them appreciate life’s little moments that they used to take for granted. And for others, the pandemic has actually led to new and innovative ways to think about their careers.For the Class of 2021, COVID-19 will forever be a part of their college experience.
But it also won’t define the entirety of their time at UMass Lowell.
One week before Commencement, we asked eight graduating seniors to join us for a roundtable discussion on — where else? — Zoom, where we talked about their favorite UML memories, how the pandemic has affected them and what advice they’d give to themselves four years ago, among other topics. Read what they had to say.
