Editor’s note: This article went through minimal editing to preserve the student’s voice.
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Avyukt Kaushik (Photo – Felita kealing)
Adjusting to the online environment presented a challenge for many people, including myself, starting the 2020-2021 school year.
By Avyukt Kaushik, 6th Grade
The pandemic had hit me hard, and I thought online school was going to be slightly chaotic. I was nervous about starting school online, as I was coming into 6th grade. Middle school was making me nervous, and I knew being online wouldn’t make anything easier. However, my teachers were able to help me learn how great the Marshall Fundamental environment was, even through virtual learning.
At the beginning of the school year, things started decently. Since the pandemic started when I was in 5th grade, I was partially used to the online learning environment. During the pandemic, classes felt lonely. But, when I came to Marshall, I felt as if I was in person the whole time. Right from the amazing teachers to the kind fellow peers, everything was all in place. Even online, I was able to do P.E. and band class almost as well as I would have done in person. The online system at Marshall was very stable, which allowed me to do well both at home and at school.
As we are nearing the end of the school year, I now see how much Marshall helped me. My teachers helped me with my concerns, and my peers helped me enjoy school. I am very thankful that I can attend Marshall and be a Marshall Eagle. I have been able to see my teachers in drive-throughs, which has made me feel happier. I enjoy online learning at Marshall, and I can’t imagine how much more I would enjoy it next year in person. I understand that some people may find the online environment still hard, but to those out there, keep trying, and never give up.
Avyukt Kaushik is a Marshall Fundamental 6th grade student. His hobbies include playing the guitar, reading, dancing, biking, and playing basketball.
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