Jayden Anderson

The experience I've had is a unique one because I've been able to learn more about myself than I've ever had the chance to. I've gotten closer to myself and I truly feel like I can extend and use my skills to my advantage rather than letting doubts disadvantage me. I’ve always been one to doubt myself in a stressful situation, and this pandemic has opened doors for me to finally find myself and build off of who I truly am. I’m home most of the time, and I know it's not the most educational space. Being in my own space and learning has brought me an easier understanding of school and has truly helped me with my grades. I know I have grown because of the pandemic. I’ve grown mentally, and matured emotionally because of the hardships this pandemic caused. I feel like many feel the same way but I also feel that others would disagree, and that is okay because everyone has a different experience with life. No one ever has the same experience as their neighbor, but some can take their experiences and learn from them and use them as a ladder instead of seeing them as weights holding them down. I feel that's exactly what I’ve done and I’m proud of myself for it.