Ahjane Forbes

Giulia Baldini, 23 Photo by Ahjané Forbes

Hempstead, New York

International students are stuck at their universities not knowing when they will be able to go back home. Giulia, an Italian-Brazilian fashion journalist, speaks with her family and friends in Italy as the country begins to relax its stay-at-home orders. To pass time, Giulia finds herself taking walks around campus, becoming a brand ambassador for a jewelry company and boxing in the comfort of her dorm room. She is focused on exploring different aspects of storytelling on social media to strengthen her resume.

Kathryn Blakeley, 20 Photo by Ahjané Forbes

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Backwards & Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball makes Katie chuckle despite having to read the book in a “new setting." Adapting to doing your homework at home it not always the easiest, especially when you have to share work areas with your siblings. Like everyone else, she cannot wait for things to get back to “normal.”

Gabrielle James, 18

Oakland, California

Gabe, a freshman drama major, enjoyed traveling to New York City with her friends. Now, she is forced to complete her assignments via Blackboard and attend her classes on Zoom. Although Gabe does not know when she’ll see her friends again, she always remains positive and upbeat. While in quarantine, Gabe does her makeup and uses palettes by James Charles and Morphe and other essential products from Fenty Beauty, MAC and NYX.