Impact on the Psychological Well-Being of Students Transitioning from School to College Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled adolescents to stay at home and shift their schooling to online platforms. 1.6 billion students and youth are or have been affected by school and university closure. The pedagogy conventionally followed by schools, universities and training centres had to be modified to fit the situation. Studies conducted worldwide show that such drastic changes in adolescents' day-to-day lives can increase their anxiety, depression and loneliness. These psychopathological symptoms may affect students transitioning from school to college at a greater level due to the uncertainties surrounding college life, admissions and adjustment to online schooling.