The Mental Health Impact Of Quarantine On University Students By Conor Krouse, Christopher Newport University student, working with SAP SE Fighting COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on our young people. Last fall, there was a sense of optimism for many in returning to campus but many students soon found themselves quarantined, sometimes multiple times, and confined to their rooms. Despite the disruption, its important to remember that the student remains at the center of what constitutes success in higher education, even as this industry has been among the most challenged and adversely impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unsurprisingly however, research shows that the overall impact on students has been severe.