First-Generation Graduates Grapple With Pandemic

The video discusses the challenges faced by the graduating class of 2020, particularly first-generation college students, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional graduation ceremonies were canceled, leading to online celebrations. This was especially difficult for students like Karina de Rosa, a first-generation graduate, who had to navigate college without family guidance. Despite the disappointment, students adapted to the situation, with some, like de Rosa, planning to join the frontline in response to the pandemic.

What challenges did the graduating class of 2020 face due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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How did being a first-generation college student impact Karina de Rosa's graduation experience?

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What emotions did Karina de Rosa express regarding her online graduation ceremony?

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In what ways did the pandemic influence the way graduates celebrated their achievements?

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What does the term 'class of COVID-19' signify in the context of graduation?

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