I'll start off by saying that COVID-19 is no joke. The first few days of having it, it felt like I was hit by a truck. I didn't want to get out of bed and for the first time since I left college, I missed how my mom used to take care of me when I was sick. I was achy all over, my eyes never stopped watering, my throat was sore, and my sinuses were all clogged up. I honestly didn't think it was COVID-19 at first. I thought it was just a bad cold because I got it at the time when everyone is back on campus and we all just pass germs to each other. The only place I was going to was work and in-person classes, but I had to wear a mask and keep my distance for those places. But I got it, and I don't know where from.

When my test came back positive, I became a bit worried. A few minutes later, Penn State housing contacted me and within the next hour, I was put into an isolation room in Eastview Terrace. I only had symptoms for the first two days and then I was able to function like a human being after day two. The only things I felt afterward was a stuffy nose. It kind of felt like a sinus infection, to be truthful.

First day of quarantine was filled with family phone calls asking if I'm okay and sleep. After that, I focused on school work and called my family and friends throughout my quarantine. Keeping in contact is important for me because I would go crazy if I didn't talk to anyone.

I would have to say that Penn State did a good job at making sure I was comfortable and that my mood was somewhat okay. They provided three meals a day, and although they sent things I wasn't a big fan of, the options weren't that bad. People from support services called me every two days to make sure I was doing okay and always asked if I needed anything. Whenever I called the front desk for isolation rooms, they were always kind and quick with deliveries. I applaud Penn State for their system for kids stuck in quarantine.