MEHROTRA: When the American dream fails us

MEHROTRA: When the American dream fails us

It’s now become clear that quarantine isn’t a matter of weeks, but months. Being stuck at home for an extended period of time has affected many out-of-school plans: studying abroad, semester-long research or jobs and, of course, our summers. This past week, I watched my summer internship and back-up plans fall apart.

This sense of frustration is new. We can’t just apply to more programs or find other opportunities. No matter how hard we try, we can’t escape coronavirus. This lack of agency is unfamiliar, and contradicts the narrative we tell ourselves. We’re taught that we can control — and […]

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