THE UNPLANNED EVENT

In early 2020, the world felt the sting of the global pandemic that changed everyone's lifestyle. It was a time of suffering that swept across the world, leaving us in a storm of anguish and pain that stained every corner of the globe. No one was immune to the devastating effects of COVID-19. Yet, in the face of adversity, Rohan Kishore adapted and learned to overcome this challenge.

Kishore was a fast learner and figured out how to adapt quickly and make the best out of his time at home. This taught him how to face challenges, which in this case was the changing world around him. “Although it wasn’t any great high or wonderful experience I had during high school, it definitely introduced me to having to adapt quickly and face challenges head on, especially in new environments,” he said. In the matter of days, things escalated quickly, school shutting down, people losing jobs, and stores closing. All of this resulted in panic and stress. Even when these problems occurred, Kishore found calm within the storm by recogniz- ing that it was a good opportunity for him to grow as a person; the pandemic taught him that not everything will go as planned and helped him become a more mature person.

Kishore’s mature attitude helped him grow throughout the strangeness of 2020, revealing his true resilience. “I’d say missing that opportunity or giving it up for something better isn’t exactly something I’d like to do,” he said. Kishore saw the pandemic as a chance to embrace change and a chance to deal with himself. Even when COVID-19 threw a wrench in his life, he moved on, shaking the dust off his shoulders and continuing to grow and mature even in the face of calamity.