As we go into April more of our members will be able to get vaccinated, and with more of us getting poked, we are getting closer to getting back in person! I am personally really excited to spend time with my friends and family, but also get in person lessons prepared! I asked some of my fellow AmeriCorps volunteers about getting vaccinated and what they are looking forward to this semester!
Nicole, Garden Science
1. Why did you want to get vaccinated?
I wanted to get vaccinated because I’m excited to see the world get back to normal slowly but surely and I know getting vaccinated is a huge step in helping that happen!
2. What are you looking forward to doing once everyone starts getting vaccinated?
I’m looking forward to seeing my family again! Since I live out of state from everyone in my family, I haven’t seen most of them in over a year, so I’m looking forward to seeing them once vaccination rates are higher. I also want to check out the bars and restaurants in Austin. Since I moved here during the pandemic, I haven’t done too much of that yet.
3. Did you celebrate at all?
I didn’t go out and celebrate getting my first shot because my partner that I live with is still not vaccinated so we’re still living cautiously with the Covid guidelines. But I did have a really nice zoom call with my family to celebrate all of us being vaccinated!
4. What in person activity/lessons are you planning?
I’m super excited if we can teach in person this June! I don’t have any specific lessons planned at the moment but I’m excited about the possibility to be outside in the gardens with my students and getting our hands dirty in the school gardens. 😊🍀
Bella, E&T
1. Why did you want to get vaccinated?
So that I felt safer from contracting the virus (again). it was not fun the first time
2. What are you looking forward to doing once everyone starts getting vaccinated?
Going to college! I can’t wait to meet new people in a safer way
3. Did you celebrate at all?
Yes, with smoothies
4. What in person activity/lessons are you planning?
An eyesight activity with different lenses to explore how the eye works
Rina, NR
1. Why did you want to get vaccinated?
My roommates all work service industry jobs so I felt a responsibility to keep myself as safe as possible as well as the populations they are serving.
2. What are you looking forward to doing once everyone starts getting vaccinated?
I’m looking forward to shopping at the goodwill bins! Love the place but it’s truly lawless.
3. Did you celebrate at all?
I definitely had some beers to celebrate after the recommended alcohol abstinence period!
4. What in person activity/lessons are you planning?
I would love to do some outdoor camping! I know that’s historically a big event for the NR team.
All in all, we still need to socially distance and wear our masks to protect each other, but we are starting to get excited about what we can do when it is safe!