Annual Goodbye for Parents, Freshmen Takes on New Meaning in the Midst of a Pandemic
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Annual Goodbye for Parents, Freshmen Takes on New Meaning in the Midst of a Pandemic
On Move-in day, families express anxiety, optimism
In the video above, members of the Class of 2024 and their parents talk about the decision to begin their college careers in person in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s one of the most poignant moments that occur on campus: the day each fall when parents help their freshmen move in to their new home—and then have to say that final goodbye. It’s an emotional moment, made more so this year because of all the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In our annual “Saying Goodbye” video, watch as parents share some of their concerns, along with their hopes and dreams for their newly minted Terriers.
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