Alexandra Fischer

Alexandra Fischer graduated from UWO in the Spring of 2020 with a bachelor’s in communications. She grew up in a suburb right outside of Milwaukee. She comes from a blended family with her dad, stepmom, mom, two blood-related siblings, and three step siblings. She went to UWO before and during the pandemic and experienced the shutdown of campus. She was a commencement speaker for her graduating class which ended up being online. Alex now works at the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh as a grants coordinator. In the interview, Alex talks about her time at UWO pre-COVID and during COVID. She talks about her family and friends and how she was treated when she got COVID. As well as work, mental, and social obstacles during this time. Overall Alex tells a story of a daughter, friend, and student living in the time of COVID.