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Graduating during a pandemic
Virtual graduations took place over the past few days. But now, students who’ve finished college can’t do in-person job interviews or travel, and they face uncertain futures. Two graduates from UCLA and USC share their hopes and plans.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenVirtual graduations took place over the past few days. But now, students who’ve finished college can’t do in-person job interviews or travel, and they face uncertain futures. Two graduates from UCLA and USC share their hopes and plans.
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5 storiesUCLA, USC grads on their virtual graduations, future plans
Virtual graduations took place over the past few days. But now, students who’ve finished college can’t do in-person job interviews or travel, and they face uncertain futures. Two graduates from UCLA and USC share their hopes and plans.
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