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When COVID-19 came on scene, many colleges across the nation closed their doors and moved all their classes online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But not Winona State.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

WSU stayed open because students wanted as much in-person opportunity as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, to make sure every Warrior does their part to keep our campus life safe, WSU created <\/span>five daily actions<\/span><\/a> that we can do to protect one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why you can #CountOnMe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As someone who has an underlying heart condition, wearing a mask is non-negotiable.<\/span><\/p>\n

I always have one with me whenever I leave my house, and I avoid being around others\u2014especially indoors\u2014who don\u2019t wear masks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I never know if I could potentially come in contact with COVID-19 when I interact with someone, and I want to take whatever precautions I can to protect myself. <\/span><\/p>\n

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At this point, all my classes and campus jobs are online. Because of this, I decided to move back home with my parents.<\/span><\/p>\n

This surely isn\u2019t how I pictured my final semester. But I like that I can complete my responsibilities remotely because I don\u2019t need to make regular trips to campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to physically distance myself within my own household since there\u2019s only three of us\u2026 or four, if you include my cat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But even though I\u2019m not residing in the Winona community, I\u2019m still a Warrior. So, when I need to leave my house to run essential errands, you can count on me to back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope that living and learning off campus can ultimately help lower the chance of exposure for other students, faculty, and staff, as well as myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Because this Fall is my last semester of my undergraduate career, I\u2019ve already had the \u201ccollege experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t blame first-year students for wanting a normal college experience. I also don\u2019t blame them for being upset at how much their college experience has changed.<\/span><\/p>\n

To give first-year Warriors the best experience possible, I frequently wash my hands and disinfect belongings I touch the most in spaces I spend a lot of my time. I also carry hand sanitizer with me wherever I go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adopting increased washing and sanitation in my daily routine at home helps me do these things automatically when I\u2019m on campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although I can\u2019t control COVID-19, I can control what I do to fight it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If I forget something back in my residence hall room or I can\u2019t kick my craving for Panda Express or I just miss the bluffs and lake, I\u2019m prone to taking a road trip down to our college town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And when I do, I make sure to complete the <\/span>self-assessment<\/span> before stepping out of my car.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t not do my part when answering the self-assessment questions takes less than a couple minutes. Everyone has time for that!<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s easy for us to feel stuck and alone when we stay inside long enough due to personal preference or either quarantine or isolation reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, with winter just around the corner, I know checking in with my friends is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every other Sunday evening is dedicated to chatting with some ladies I\u2019ve known since middle school over Zoom. We all attend different colleges, so there\u2019s always something new to share and\/or vent about.<\/span><\/p>\n

But when I miss my Winona gang, I send regular \u201cHow are you?\u201d check-in texts.<\/span><\/p>\n

I never know if someone I love is having a difficult time unless I reach out to them. Sometimes, the simplest message can mean the world to someone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Otherwise, I don\u2019t have to worry about not knowing how my parents are doing because I see them every day. And having their support during these tough times has, without a doubt, dramatically helped me stay motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can #CountOnMe to do what I can to protect myself and others.<\/p>\n

Can I count on you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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