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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
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In an incredibly fast-paced global community, pausing all economic, social and environmental activities
could have dangerous repercussions. It has made individuals to adapt to this dystopian reality that has
forced us all to make very difficult decisions but has also enkindled new opportunities. Such times have
provided individuals time to sufficiently improve themselves in any regard. So how has the COVID 19
pandemic affected me personally?

Asides from the immediate COVID-19 impacts like better hygiene, social distancing and use of
personal protective equipment, the COVID 19 pandemic has had its greatest impact on me through the
lockdown regulations installed by the government. These regulations, although being a secondary effect
of the pandemic has affected me the most. It has my normal routine and forced me to adapt to working
from home.

My typical daily schedule has been greatly affected by the outbreak. Typically, the start of the day
leaves me drained of sleep after a work-filled night with very little rest. The lockdown period has
provided me with ample hours of sleep, keeping me alert and awake throughout the day. Waking up
well-rested gives me the energy to exercise, which immensely aids my physical health which had
greatly depreciated during the pandemic.

I would then usually prepare for school hurriedly - which I do not need to do anymore. I now have less
eventful but peaceful mornings which include rich, healthy breakfasts and a few minutes of silence
before I commence my online classes. Such peaceful moments have significantly helped to improve my
mental health and reduce my stress levels – extremely advantageous during the turbulent times of this
pandemic.

School, as an essential part of my life, has adapted to fit such unlikely circumstances through a well-
developed online learning programme. We are able to communicate with our teachers through video
conferences that provide the necessary interaction, though digital, for learning. This is opposed to
regular physical classes in which teachers could have direct communication with students and have a
complete classroom immersion. However, it has reduced the distractions I would usually encounter
during a class - side talks and passing eye-catchers - which keeps me more focused on learning and
allows classes run smoother and more efficiently.

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