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I Asked 3 College Students How They Feel About Going Home For The Holiday Season During The Pandemic

With cases continuously rising, both on campus and off, I wondered how concerned students would be about going home for Thanksgiving break to spend some time with their families.

Allison Solis
Nov 29, 2020
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With the United States at its highest peak since the pandemic began, I was curious as to how concerned students were about going home for the holidays and then returning back to campus. I made a short survey and posted it on my social media for fellow students to take. Here are their responses:


What university do you attend?

Student 1: Florida Gulf Coast University

Student 2: University of Tennessee (Knoxville)

Student 3: Florida Gulf Coast University


How will you be spending your Thanksgiving break?

Student 1: "With my immediate family"

Student 2: "With my immediate family and some other family members"

Student 3: "With my immediate family and some other family members"


On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being not concerned at all and 10 being very concerned, how concerned are you about getting Covid-19 or possibly spreading it to your family during Thanksgiving break?

Student 1: "2 - While I do work with the public on a daily basis, I have made sure to maintain social distancing standards, wear a mask, and have been getting tested on a semi-regular basis."

Student 2: "2 - I'm going to get tested before leaving, so I can keep my family safe."

Student 3: "5 - I have a high risk family."


On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being not concerned at all and 10 being very concerned, how concerned are you about returning to campus after Thanksgiving break?

Student 1: "8 - While I know that I am going to be remaining cautious, I know that not all students will have the same idea."

Student 2: "2 - Trusting that everyone in my family takes similar measures, there shouldn't be a problem."

Student 3: "10 - Traveling."

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