When San Francisco authorities rolled out strict COVID-19 lockdown rules on March 11, thousands of international students faced a new reality. A U.S.-based vlogger recently spotlighted Chinese students staying in the city—revealing their resilience amid remote classes, grocery shortages, and unsettling reports of anti-Asian discrimination.
🔊 \"We’re adapting—online lectures, DIY meals, and virtual hangouts keep us connected,\" said one student, balancing a laptop and instant noodles. Others shared stories of late-night study sessions and TikTok dance challenges to combat isolation. But not all struggles were academic: Some described being \"side-eyed on buses\" or hearing harmful stereotypes about the pandemic's origins.
Despite challenges, many found silver linings. \"This taught us self-reliance,\" said a biomedical student volunteering at local vaccination drives. Community groups also stepped up, delivering free masks and organizing WeChat support networks. 🧑🤝🧑
With U.S. colleges planning hybrid classes this fall, these students remain cautiously optimistic—proving that even in uncertainty, unity and humor (plus endless Zoom calls) can light the way. 🌟
