HIEA 114 Initial Post

Hi! I’m Michelle and a third year studying International Business. I’m also part of Marshall college and I’m originally from LA! To share a little more, I like to play video games in my free time (rhythm games and rpgs) and I do art on the rare occasion (including my profile pic). Something that resonates with me from the Cooke article is that while a disaster is ongoing, such as with the case of COVID, people will still find a way to connect with others. This resonated with me because I did the same, instead of connecting with people in person I turned to digital connection by watching Youtubers or opting for chatting online. In terms of community that is made from a disaster, I agree with how Cooke mentions that it is usually the immediate community that we find support with the most. Similarly, during COVID, it was the local community that offered food packages and free COVID tests that were crucial resources during this time.