May 2020 World Fellowship

On Tue, May 12, 2020 Judy Jaeger wrote:
We are sorry so much time has passed since out last email.  Life has taken such a strange turn for all of us. We hope all is well with you.  Have you been able to continue your studies, projects, papers etc.? We would like to let you know that you have been in our thoughts.  Please let us know how you are doing.
    Stay well, stay safe,
    Your Delta Kappa Gamma sisters, Alpha Chapter N.J.
     Judy Jaeger and Helen Allen
    World Fellowship chairs

Here are the replies:

Dear Judy and Helen,
I hope you and the sisters from the Alpha Chapter N.J. are safe and healthy.
Thank you so much for contacting me. I am fine, I am in Australia. I have managed to retain the same marks in my studies. I have had full online engagement with my student cohort and the wonderful Faculty from the Kroc School in San Diego. We made the transition to online very well and last night I was able to watch some of my friends from second year graduate online. I love my studies and it has bought me a lot of peace and joy.
In Australia I have been basically studying and learning about how my Mother's garden grows. We have a wonderful time cooking and planning our relaxed quiet days. Australia is just coming out of lockdown now, but they are still discouraging public gatherings. Restaurants are not allowed anymore than 10 people and there are strict regulations in line.
I wish I was still in California, but my family had anxiety around the international flights being canceled and me not being in the same country. I may need to complete the fall in Australia as there are no international flights yet. I will definitely be back in the spring though, even if I have to swim!
Please pass my love on to all the sisters from Alpha Chapter N.J. and thank you so much for the wonderful thoughtful cards. I will be sure to bring some Australian cards to post to everyone when I return.
The support and friendship offered by Delta Kappa Gamma has been overwhelming and a significant part of my educational experience in the USA.
I look forward to reconnecting and hopefully meeting more of you in person when I return,
Lots of love,
Ange

Thank you for the email :) I'm so glad to see this today!
Yes, i'm doing good, infact, surprisingly, I'm more productive during this quarantine time!! :) My supervisor sent all the equipment home so I'm doing my research full time from home, trying to stay away from news and corona's anxiety! :D For the spring semester, I got alphas in both the subjects so I'm super happy :)
I hope you are faring well too. Much love and prayers!! Take care.
Regards
Narmeen

Thank you! Fortunately all is well here and I've been able to continue my studies online. This is my exams week so the last one of the semester. I'm eagerly waiting for the break, since it has been a tough semester!
Thank you for checking!
Best,
Magalí

HI,
Thanks for the email. I have been continuing my studies yes, and right now working on my thesis. I am doing good so far. Thanks for checking.
Shafinaz

Dear  Judy Jaeger, Helen Allen   and Delta Kappa Gamma sisters, Alpha Chapter N.J.
Thank you for your email.
I am glad you are doing well. We are experiencing a historic event with no precedents. This pandemic is affecting our lives but should not affect our spirits. I am sure that it will take time but we will overcome it. We need to stay strong and safe.
I am doing good, taking care of myself, staying home almost all of the time, and safe.
I finished my classes online and I officially graduated on Sunday!! I am so happy!! It was an online commencement but hopefully we will have a normal commencement ceremony in December.
I did an internship at the Inter American Development Bank and they offered me a contract to continue for six months so I am very happy about that. I am very proud to contribute to the sustainable development of the region applying the knowledge gained in the Masters.
Thank you all for your support. I cherish your friendship and have DKG in my heart. I am forever grateful with you and please let´s keep in touch. I really appreciate your love and work with this wonderful organization.
Take care and stay healthy and safe.
Warm regards
Maria Elisa

Thank you for your email. I hope you and your families are doing alright during this strange time. I had to come back to South Korea to be with my family. I am watching the situation closely and preparing my permanent residency in Canada so that I can have my healthcare coverage for when I return.
I have been finding it difficult to stay focused to be honest, but I have had great support from my supervisors who are helping me find structure in my daily schedules.
 Thank you,
Jihyun