California Baptist University

Why did you choose to live on campus?

“I have a class on campus and I live far from home. Plus, I love campus life and I wanted to be a part of that community even though it’s a little different this year.”

The hallways that are typically full of boxes and excited greetings were unusually empty on move in day. While the Office of Residence Life worked to make dorms as socially distant as possible, many

students had to make the decision to stay at home for the fall semester or move back into a different campus from the one they had always known. Some students share their thoughts on how COVID-19 impacted their fall living situations.

Brianna Gonzalez Freshman pre-nursing major

What are some challenges living on campus?

“With these changes in housing it’s been challenging meeting new people. However, since I don’t have a roommate in Simmons, our hall has been trying to connect by sitting in our hallway and hanging out with each other.”

Kylie Williams Freshman environmental science major

What’s it like living off-campus?

“Living at home compared to living on campus as a resident advisor last year has been a huge adjustment. My favorite part about CBU is the community, and a part of my job was to build that community. However, this season of life has taught me that my community this year is more centered in intentionality. For example, my (former) roommate and I have been sending each other memes and having FaceTime house party dates.”

Natalie Garvin Junior biomedical engineering major

UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING Chang-Hyun Bae, junior international business major, and Caleb Lee, senior marketing major, joke through a cardboard room divider. The room dividers were a temporary makeshift safeguard provided by Residence Life at the beginning of the fall semester.

WORDS Hannah Siefkes

PHOTO Kengkue Her

DESIGN Eunice Hahn

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