Abigail Harrison

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected my generation, Generation Z, and will continue to affect us for years to come. In a matter of weeks, many of our best-laid plans have fallen apart. Some people expected to participate in commencement ceremonies and instead will mark this milestone through a screen.

Harrison takes flight lessons as part of pilot license training. (Photo provided by Abby Harrison). Abby Harrison shoots for the stars—literally. Since age 5, the Wellesley sophomore has dreamed of becoming the first astronaut on Mars. Now, she runs The Mars Generation (or TMG), a nonprofit dedicated to igniting interest in ...