When online learning through the "alternative learning plan" began in March, few students including myself ever thought we would still be learning virtually for at least the next nine months. On the onset of virtual learning, I wrote one of my most popular posts: "How to Keep Your Mind Sharp During Social Distancing" . I talked about some of my strategies to manage my mental health and stay organized. Little did I know, the next months would hold cycles of stress, uncertainty, and immense productivity. As I have navigated through online learning and its challenges, I have seen the effect of online learning on many of my peers. The effects of online learning are multifold . Increased time spent on screens has been linked to anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties. Depressive episodes have been linked to the lack of small social interactions we often overlook including talking with your friends in the hallways or small conversations with teachers during class....