UNC Charlotte student Samantha Gregory discusses her personal experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as her views on the major political and social justice events of 2020 and 2021. [All times approximate]. [00:04] Introductions. [01:00] First experiences with COVID-19. [02:42] Prior knowledge of COVID-19. [04:55] Understanding the seriousness of COVID-19. [06:21] Changing perspective on COVID-19. [07:56] Personal experiences with quarantine/isolation/positive COVID-19 test. [09:10] Experiences in residence halls. [11:42] COVID-19 protocol defiance. [13:26] Experiences working in nursing home during the pandemic. [16:22] Sentiments on COVID-19 vaccine. [18:44] Positive impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. [19:55] Experiences with family and friends. [21:25] Mental health experiences during 2020-2021. [22:49] Biggest takeaways from the pandemic. [24:17] Initial awareness of the death of George Floyd. [27:35] Impacts of the trial of Derek Chauvin. [28:51] Next steps in police accountability. [33:17] Hopes for the future. [34:33] First awareness of the January 6 mob at the U.S. Capitol. [38:23] Loss of trust in government institutions. [40:18] Reflections on the second impeachment of President Trump. [42:50] Anticipation of future changes. [44:24] Final hopes. [45:44] Closing.