Anyone Else Really Struggling As They Start Their PhD This Year?

[PoliSciGuy00]

I know this forum is generally for people applying to PhD programs, but just wanted to ask if anyone has found it difficult to navigate their PhD program during Covid...all online classes, very limited opportunities for socialization, no library.  This has been a big adjustment for me, and I can't say I'm doing as well as I'd like.  

[sloth_girl]

Yes, of course. My whole cohort is experiencing this. Especially went the sky literally turned orange last week. 

[uchenyy]

On the one hand, my professors are terrific, and they're all putting in an effort to make this semester as "normal" as possible. On the other hand, I feel a bit intellectually stale. I really miss the spontaneity of normal times.