College Students Find a Way to Socialize in the Midst of a Pandemic
Two students at the University of Maryland overlook McKeldin Mall on Sept. 13, 2020, where there are two hundred shells stenciled on the grass, allowing students to social distance while catching some rays.
The dining halls at the University of Maryland began the school year with only offering carry-out options for students, as shown by the A-frame sign outside the South Campus Dining Hall on Sept. 13, 2020. However, the dining halls started to offer limited in-person dining about a little over a month later, providing more opportunities for socializing.
A group of friends converse as they sit outside of Dunkin' Donuts located on Knox Road on Sept. 28, 2020.
Sophomore college students, Alyssa Pryputniewicz (left), Jenna Prasad (middle) and Katie Whitehead (right) chat with their masks on as they lounge at McKeldin Mall on Oct. 5, 2020.
Junior college roommates, Ben TeBeest (front) and Diego Riitano (back) grill some burgers and hotdogs at Washington Quad on Nov. 14, 2020.
Volleyball games frequently take place between friends at Washington Quad, as shown by this group of pals on Nov. 14, 2020.
The University of Maryland has several of its academic buildings open, giving students the opportunity to socialize and do work together in places, such as Edward St. John Learning Center on Nov. 30, 2020.
Four college students at the University of Maryland study together at Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center on Nov. 30, 2020.
All the seating areas inside of academic buildings at the University of Maryland are labelled with bright yellow stickers that encourage students to socially distance at least six feet apart, like so in Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center on Nov. 30, 2020.
Directors in Student Entertainment Events (SEE), the University of Maryland's principal event programming board, sit in Hoff Theater as they discuss the virtual events they produced for students throughout the semester on Nov. 30, 2020.
Jenn Gonzalez (left), a visiting student, grabs food at Marathon Deli with senior Fabian Castillo (right) on Dec. 10, 2020.
The Adele H. Stamp Student Union has been providing a wide range of virtual de-stressing events for students to attend and connect with others during finals season, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22, 2020.
Two sisters, Carly (left) and Maslin Redett (right) study together during a busy finals week in an empty classroom in Susquehanna Hall on Dec. 19, 2020.
The Adele H. Stamp Student Union has been consistent in making sure that students who are not living on-campus are still given opportunities to engage despite the circumstances. They offer various DIY kits that can be mailed to students' homes, and they advertise these activities through social media and in-person posters, such as the one above found on Dec. 19, 2020.
A group of seniors discuss their future plans after graduation outside of the Bagel Place of College Park on Dec. 19, 2020.
Until the pandemic comes to an end, many venues and rooms will remain empty and will miss the hustle and bustle of students, such as this vacant Baltimore Room in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Dec. 19, 2020.
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