every Warrior should do to help keep our campus life safe and enjoyable for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Count-On-Me-Stickers-1280-720.jpg” title_text=”Count On Me Stickers (1280-720)” admin_label=”Count On Me Sticker Image” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body #1″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
You can #CountOnMe to keep my mask on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI always have one in my car and bring one with me wherever I go. I never know if I could potentially be spreading an illness to someone I interact with, and I want to take whatever precautions I can to protect them. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Block Text” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
\nAs someone who easily gets pneumonia after contracting a simple cold, it\u2019s important to me that I physically distance myself whenever possible and avoid being indoors with others who may not be wearing a mask.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body #2″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
I want to stay safe not only for myself, but also for others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAnd while wearing a mask sometimes feels like it\u2019s enough, physical distancing is also crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAll my classes are offered online only, so I don’t need to make regular trips to campus. When I have to study in the silent level of the library or grab some Panda from Zane\u2019s, you can count on me to physically distance myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI\u2019m in my last year of my undergrad career, so I\u2019ve already had \u201cthe college experience.\u201d For first-year students, I know having a normal one is important to them, though that isn\u2019t totally possible right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI hope that by physically distancing, I can help these first-year students have the experience they deserve as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\nFollowing the guidelines of reducing the spread of COVID-19 is fairly easy, in my opinion, and many of us have adopted these guidelines into our daily routines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSomething that may be harder to adapt to, however, is how we support friends. Although I\u2019m tempted to meet friends in their homes or at restaurants, I know that there\u2019s a risk of spreading. When I do meet friends, I make sure to do it outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen I miss my friends, I take the time I would use for visiting in-person for video or phone calls, sending letters and emails, or even just texting them memes that remind me of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIt can be easy to feel alone while staying home, so it\u2019s up to us to support our loved ones by being there for them in the safest ways we can.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
You can #CountOnMe to do what I can to protect others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCan I count on you?<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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