COVID disrupts travel plans to study abroad but creates other travel opportunities
Angel Hays, a Carleton student, discusses how COVID-19 has disrupted her plans to study abroad this spring, as well as her experiences traveling home from Carleton in March as well as a trip to and from Boston. This is a transcription of an interview.
Self Diagnosis Mobile App Installation Instructions
California, Medical/Physical Health, South Korea, Travel
As Carleton moved online classes for 2020 spring term, I left for South Korea on March 20th. As soon as I arrived at LA airport, I was asked to install self diagnosis mobile app before getting to Incheon Airport. I had to update my health condition for 14 days in the App, but I did not need to quarantine myself because it was before the the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all inbound passengers (which became effective on April 1st). Instructions are provided in English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.
Self Diagnosis Mobile App Installation Instructions.JPG; App on the App Store .PNG
California, Family, Landscape/Nature/Outdoors, Minnesota, Nevada, South Dakota, Travel, Utah, Wyoming
This is a small collection of images and videos from student's road trip home after winter term. States driven through were Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. The zip file contains 23 photos and 45 videos (most under 10 seconds).
California, Family, Friendship, Frustration, Interview, Landscape/Nature/Outdoors, Minnesota, Nevada, South Dakota, Travel, Utah, Wyoming
In this interview, a Carleton student explains her experience driving back to Nevada from Carleton at the end of winter term.
China, Family, Hong Kong, International Students, Masks/PPE, Safety/Disinfecting/Testing, Travel
Joy Ho, an international student from Hong Kong studying at Tufts University, shared photos from her experience traveling back home after the college made an announcement that everyone had to leave campus.
China, Family, Hong Kong, International Students, Interview, Masks/PPE, Safety/Disinfecting/Testing, Travel
Joy Ho, an international student from Hong Kong studying at Tufts University, talks about her travel experience back to her home after the college made an announcement that everyone had to leave campus.
"COVID-19 Umbrella Term to Operate a Fake Pandemic" Pamphlet
This pamphlet that peddles conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic was on display at an Inn in Bremen, Indiana. The item was found by Carleton student who stayed overnight at the Inn during their drive from New York to Minnesota.
COVID-19 Umbrella Term to Operate a Fake Pandemic.pdf
Face mask and hat with face shield worn for cross-country flight
California, Masks/PPE, New York, Safety/Disinfecting/Testing, Travel
Margaret Lachman, a Carleton student, flew from New York to San Francisco in June. Her family asked her to wear an N-95 and a face shield on the flight to ensure she was protecting herself as much as possible and comply with Delta Airlines' mandatory mask mandate.
Family Road Trip From Illinois to New Jersey
Family, Friendship, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Travel
My family drove from Illinois to New Jersey, passing through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania along the way, for our annual week long family vacation in Avalon, NJ. Fortunately, we usually drive to NJ, so we are used to long road trips, but this time we had to make sure to wear our masks at rest areas and restaurants.
Troubles Returning to Oman (Interview Transcription)
Boredom, Carleton College, Family, International Students, Interview, Loneliness/Separation, Masks/PPE, New York, Oman, Social Distancing, Stress/Anxiety, Travel
This is a transcription of an interview with Serena Lee. It touches on difficulties travelling internationally during the pandemic and the strain it puts on families attempting to reunite.