College is a time for young adults to leave the cocoon of childhood and embark on the journey of adulthood. Whether those years are spent studying late in the library, gaining experience through an on-campus job, making memories with new friends or figuring out who you are, they’re all a part of an experience unique to each individual. But at The Ohio State University in Columbus when the 2020-21 school year kicked off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the start to many students’ experiences looked the same: behind a computer screen or behind a mask 6 feet away from one another. “It’s certainly different than in previous years,” said Ethan Wolf, a junior public affairs and economics major from Deerfield, Ill. “You don’t leave the house too much, especially for academic purposes. I think students are feeling a lot of pressure because it’s just an entirely different environment. In March, everyone…
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