I hope she wasn't wearing any makeup. That would ruin her 'we're in this together' message
Psychology 101
Just use a custom background from a crappy apartment.
You have to dress down your place. Grab a little spray paint. Keep a rickety bookshelf around. Hang a sheet up. Have to play the part to the least of your finances.
There's always a corner next to a water heated in the building's maintenance room....
'Omg, I'm like where do I even go to set up my MacBook for my class.. stuff I have to deal with.. sml'
Do kids do zoom parties yet?