My sophomore year at the University of San Diego has been like nothing I have ever experienced before. Maneuvering life far away from home is an arduous task in itself, and adding a pandemic into that equation makes it an entirely different experience. Attending classes through online video chatting was something I have never thought I would have been doing, and I am extremely grateful for the school’s smooth transition from in-person classes to Zoom. I have been fortunate enough to have been able to remain living in San Diego while I attended every class on Zoom, although the campus remains mostly closed. The adjustment to virtual classes became much easier over time, and I have my professors to thank for that. My growing passions for foreign languages and international affairs have been able to flourish even amidst all the chaos that the coronavirus brings. I am thankful for the patience and diligence shown by my professors in each course I enrolled in, I have learned so much from them. Although the clubs and organizations I am a part of have been moved online, the professors were creative and all the while engaging. All my academic interests are still able to be explored within this online setting. I have been applying to several internships here in California where I have found many opportunities to expand my knowledge of international affairs throughout this upcoming semester and also the summer. I plan on continuing my studies in foreign languages as well, there are various language immersion programs available which would significantly allow me to improve my skills. Above all the positive aspects of my first semester sophomore year, I have MVYouth to thank as my greatest benefactor. None of this would have been possible without the immense generosity from this astounding organization and all its donors, and for that I am forever grateful.