COVID Companionship

Today’s seminar was a much needed conversation. With Valentine’s Day this past weekend, discussing how to navigate love, especially in the midst of the pandemic was necessary. Many people offered innovative virtual dating ideas; my personal favorite was the Netflix idea. I love watching movies, and I feel like it is easier to start and maintain a conversation when it comes to movies. When the panel discussed what leads to a failed relationship, I agree that miscommunication is a big factor. However, I also believe that other factors include incompatibility, and a lack of trust. We also discussed resources available on campus for victims of sexual harassment. Personally, I think that Cornell needs to do a better job making sure students are aware of the resources available. I learned more about the resources available at this event rather than from Cornell administration. Oftentimes, the issue is that victims are afraid to speak up due to fear of retaliation. I’m not completely sure of what Cornell is doing to make victims feel comfortable to speak up, but I hope that they can do more to spread the information.

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