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With social distancing and COVID-19 altering the student experience, the college is introducing Bethany Voices. A group of students of varying backgrounds will share their thoughts over the next few weeks about remote learning, COVID-19, and how they are staying focused and connected in a new world.

By KERRY KERR

Bethany College will always be a special place to me. I’ve grown so much, met amazing people, and learned a lot about others and myself in more ways than I could imagine.

Bethany Voices: Kerry KerrI am an evolved version of the Kerry who walked through the Oglebay Gates in Fall 2016.

Many described Bethany as the “Bethany Bubble,” but I always saw it more as a world.

The “Bethany World” has changed my life beyond school, and I am sure others would say the same.

What I miss about nostalgic Bethany is that it was a safe space for myself and many individuals. We were able to live our best, worse, and overall authentic lives with individuals who shared similar beliefs as ours.

I believe in life there’s a sense of duality, taking in great and not-so-good moments in order to fully appreciate the lives we live. That’s how Bethany felt to me, like an imitation of life.

I will miss the times where I celebrated birthday milestones with friends, preoccupied weeks with study groups before a test, the breathtaking scenery, all of it.

Now that I am home in Atlanta I still stay in contact with my close friends, fraternity brothers, and other members in my social groups.

I also video chat with my teachers, who serve as mentors, regarding my classes any online work assistance. We FaceTime, Snapchat, send TikToks, (the last two being social media outlets) and spend endless time on our phones and other social platforms to stay connected.

As I go through old photos on my phone I flashback to all the great memories, and all I think about is Bethany.

I miss my friends, my thoughtful office bosses, Stephanie and Cathy Gordon, the amazing Student Life staff, my entertaining fraternity brothers, loving cafe workers, and everything in between.

When I go for a run, when I can, I think of everyone often and I am hopeful and excited for the day I get to see them again!

Kerry Kerr, of Lawrenceville, Ga., is a senior majoring in psychology and theater, with an interest in Spanish studies. He’s a member of the Psychology Club, Black Student Union, LEAD Program, Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre Honor Society), Brother of Alpha Sigma Phi, and others.

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