Student in Lockdown Diary

Name: Paige Law Degree: Media & Creative Writing Year of Graduation: 2020

Studying from home, especially while being near the end of my degree, has been a rather big struggle. However, I have found myself being more productive with my work and assignments as I haven’t been distracted by things, I would usually have the chance to do at University, living in student accommodation and having fun! Like many others, I have struggled to adjust to not having the space that I am privileged with usually and I miss my normal routine. I find it harder to communicate with people through email or technology. For example, it has been a challenge when completing project work with group members on the other side of the world. Many students flew home just before the lockdown started and we have

had to work with time differences and each person’s varied routines. But it is good to connect. Communication has given me strength and become a key element that has kept me active and motivated. I realise that it’s so important to keep that connection with the people you need and care about, whether it be friends, family, classmates or lecturers. It keeps that little bit of normality going.

The support from lecturers and my classmates throughout this time has been the key to my success in completing my studies and assignments. “ “