Shriya Koneru

The hardest thing for me during this lock down has been finding ways to reduce stress. Recently, I have been worried about the new format of the AP exams, since nobody really knows what to expect. Also, I normally find tennis to be something that reduces my stress and lets me focus on other things, but I haven’t been able to play due to the pandemic. Despite these things, I have found several positives to this lockdown. For example, I have been able to spend more time with my family, and I have also had more time to play piano, which is something I enjoy doing, but often don’t have enough time to do. The most valuable thing for me during this lockdown was realizing that I am really lucky, as neither of my parents need to leave the house during this pandemic, and I also gained a new type of appreciation for those who must continue working.