Students find that being a freshman in college during COVID-19 has been tough, and many students feel as though they are missing out on opportunities and experiences that once seemed guaranteed. Freshman Emma Vagelos is currently going to school in Missouri and reflects on how to make every moment count.
Pens, Pencils, and a Pandemic Ep. 3: Making the best out of college life
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About the Contributor
Phoebe Gulsen, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
Phoebe Gulsen is a senior and is Editor-in-Chief of the Carlmont Journalism Scotcenter program. She produces mainly human interest and social justice videos, in hopes of providing a deeper story through local news. Gulsen is a graduate of the 2021 Boston University Summer Journalism Institute and over the past three years, has earned national and international awards for her work. She takes part in several extra-curricular activities, including advanced choir, varsity lacrosse, and philanthropy work through National Charity League.
Twitter: @phoebe_gulsen