| By Nashiya, 8th grade | Switching between online and in person is probably one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced so far this year, but it’s also been one of the best changes.

Before we went in person, I was really nervous. I didn’t think I would enjoy it that much there, but on the first day of school, I had so much fun with my friends. I found myself participating more in person than online because I felt more comfortable speaking out loud. I think that definitely is going to affect my grade in a positive way. 

— Nashiya is a reporter for the DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal