What it’s like to become an adult during the worst pandemic in a century? Twenty-something New Zealanders tell their own stories.
Generation Covid
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What it’s like to become an adult during the worst pandemic in a century? Twenty-something New Zealanders tell their own stories.
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June 20, 2021
Pandemic No Barrier to OE Plans
<p>A young backpacker decides a pandemic isn't enough of a reason to put off her dream OE.</p><p>"She'll be right. Whatever happens, happens." </p><p>"Meg" had always planned to travel through Europe after leaving high school. She delayed her plans until after the first lockdown of 2020 then left for France.</p><p>With two friends she drove a broken-down van from Italy to Germany, through Poland and the Netherlands. One of her travelling partners got sick with suspected Covid.</p><p>After three months more and more countries began closing their borders so she was finally forced to come home. Two weeks of quarantine were the "worst time of (her) life" and she struggled to readjust to life in New Zealand. But both Meg and her mother believe she has gained a great deal of confidence and life experience from her adventure. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/generation-covid?share=elf_audio_2018799831">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 20, 2021
Lockdown a Stepping Stone to New Career
<p>The internet allowed connection to continue during lockdown, but for at least one young person, it also proved to be a steppingstone to a new career.</p><p>"Obviously you couldn't touch anyone but it was this really strong connection through the digital world." </p><p>Along with a lot of other people, Jessy Thurston and Sabrina Findon used social media during the first lockdown to keep up with the news and to stay connected with friends and family.</p><p>But they also used it to escape reality, with both positive and negative effects on their mental health.</p><p>Sabrina eventually found the courage to use social media to create a new business opportunity that is also an online community. Sabrina and Jessy discovered their skills in media and communication served them well and became the basis for new careers. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/generation-covid?share=elf_audio_2018799819">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 20, 2021
Pandemic a Path to New Directions
<p>Three young expats forced home to New Zealand due to Covid-19 struggle with isolation and having to invent new life plans.</p><p>"My dad called me with a sort of end-of-the-world narrative and was just like, it's time to get home." </p><p>Eva Wyles gave up a job in media in New York to return home to New Zealand. During lockdown, she managed to finish writing a novel and found a new life direction. </p><p>Findlay Buchanan abandoned his plans of living and travelling in Europe for self-isolation a tiny bach in Northland. He discovered a new passion and a new career as a poet.</p><p>Actor Conan Hayes thought he could reinvent himself in Melbourne but when Covid-19 forced him back home to Dunedin he realised he didn't need to leave home to 'live authentically'. </p><p>Produced by Emma Houpt and Isabella Austin. End music created and produced by Isabella Austin and her father, Mark Austin.</p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/generation-covid?share=elf_audio_2018799820">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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