Benvenuti!
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This site will act as an online community where we can all participate, as engaged and informed citizens, in cross-cultural dialogue, diplomacy, and hopefully, attempt to a resolution of global issues. I will continue to educate myself on the serious effects COVID-19 has had on my study abroad country and the world. Following my undergraduate experience, I plan to do a Post-bac pre-med program and wish to attend Medical School in the next upcoming year; as well as search for opportunities to explore the interrelationship of US healthcare with that in Italy, Post-pandemic. Feel free to browse through some of the work I have gathered below and contact me directly to learn more!
About This Study
Provided by More In Common
For more information please visit www.moreincommon.com or contact them at contact@moreincommon.com
"COVID-19 has up-ended the lives of people across the world, causing untold suffering and dislocation, with a death toll expected to exceed one million within days. The impact of the coronavirus on our health, economy and society will re-shape the world of the 2020s. It could result in societies becoming more deeply divided along existing fault-lines, but that is not inevitable. This study shows that COVID-19 has unleashed hopes for change in many societies, especially those who have struggled most with the virus. It has also made us more aware of our shared humanity, the value of strong local communities and the importance of our connection to nature.
Many choices lie ahead as we grapple with the fallout of the pandemic. The decisions being made in the months ahead – in families, communities and nations – will have consequences for a generation. This is why More in Common has compiled this snapshot of public opinion in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States, with key findings on:
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The impact of the pandemic on personal health, family life, employment and finances
How COVID-19 has impacted our societies – and people’s feelings of togetherness, solidarity, empathy, trust and loneliness
Whether people want a return to normal or wish to see significant change in the aftermath of the pandemic
Whether countries need more European and international co-operation, or whether they should go it alone
Views on political priorities and support for policies on issues such as the economy, jobs, the environment and taxation
Hopes and fears for the future
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Our snapshot combines a mix of country-specific and cross-country questions. We hope that the findings presented here, as well as the detailed national studies that form part of this project, will provide valuable insights into this once-in-a-generation moment. Most of all, we hope they will strengthen efforts to build more united and resilient societies".
"More in Common is an international initiative set up in 2017 to build societies that are stronger, more united, and more resilient to the increasing threats of polarization and social division. We work with a wide range of groups in civil society, politics, government, business, faith, education, philanthropy and the media to connect people across lines of division".
Collective Experience under COVID-19
Support and Care
Only one out of two Italians perceived solidarity during the pandemic. This perception varies among age cohorts, with people over 55 evaluating their fellow citizens' behavior more positively and people below 30 more negatively
Lockdown and Restrictions
Italians think of virus-containment practices as their civic duty, but many believe that most of their fellow citizens have not adopted such practices enough. The young are both more negative about others’ behavior, but also less inclined to follow containment rules themselves.
Italians' diligence in following the rules
Nearly all Italians maintain they follow social distancing rules at least somewhat closely. Women and people over 55 have been most attentive, while people below 30 have been least so, possibly because they were less worried since the first wave of COVID-19 has mostly hit the elderly in Italy.
Trust in Others
Many Italians have experienced a deterioration of their trust in others during the crisis. Women and people under 30 were those undergoing a sharper decline. Conversely, the elderly experienced a less intense deterioration of their trust.
My Personal Experience
Although it was my first time meeting my extended "Italian family" and had the privilege to have spent months with them, we never lost touch. In fact, we would constantly send each other messages and updates remembering the times we had spent together but also keeping track of the pandemic situation. It provided some relief knowing they adhered to all implementations set nationally and were taking strict precautions to stay as safe as possible. I know the tremendous loss Italy suffered, and while my family was the exception, I know not all can say the same. This is why I started this project, because not every experience is the same, and it is so vital for us to stay globally engaged, allowing us to navigate and adapt to new situations and experiences.