College Student's Perspectives on a Pandemic (1 of 6)

We invited some collegiate students who sponsored Hunter’s Pledge to End Distracted Driving on their campuses this year to tell us how the COVID-19 crisis has affected them.  We are sharing a series of excerpts from their interviews ... here is #1 of 6: 

Matthew Spretz, University of Texas – Austin, on seeing effects of the virus firsthand 

I am currently working at a pediatric clinic as I apply for medical school. I’ve been seeing the effect of the virus firsthand. I assisted a doctor in telling a mother that her 5-month-old baby was positive for COVID-19. The mother was in tears, scared because her own mother had been living with them and was therefore exposed. I could see the terror on her face as the doctor told her there was nothing that could be done until/if she started exhibiting symptoms. It made me realize the gravity of the situation. Coronavirus was changing lives by the day. It feels very dystopian, in a way.  
 
I am lucky to continue working, being able to help families — even if it is just in a small way. This situation has solidified my desire to become a doctor. I am thankful for the lessons I have learned … to not take anything for granted … and to take things one day at a time.

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