Splashing Into a Healthy Summer
Self-quarantine? Social distancing? Shelter in place? This is all new. Does it mean you can’t fully enjoy the great outdoors, or take your grand summer vacation in a few weeks? No one really has an answer. With all the uncertainty right now, it’s difficult to make plans, but you can figure out how to take advantage of this unprecedented time. While many people are competing to accumulate as many paper products as possible, some are investing in a more sensible product: themselves.
With access to online learning tools and resources designed to help you achieve and succeed from the comfort of your home, this is a golden opportunity to prepare for your summer classes so you can graduate sooner, be ready for employment and land the job of your dreams. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the current situation:
- Reach out to online tutors for help navigating your online learning.
- Follow health and safety guidelines. One of the most valuable lessons from the past few weeks is that your health is priceless. Take measures to care for yourself and those around you!
- It’s okay to ask for help. Everyone is in this together. Worried about your finances, for example? Contact the Office of Financial Aid for guidance.
- Pool resources with other students. Connect virtually, exchange study notes and form discussion groups. Teamwork will help get you through these challenging times.
- Familiarize yourself with tools for online learning, as well as modules and coursework, to make the transition process easier.
- Get in touch with a remote advisor, who can help guide you through any academic changes and talk about how to move forward.
- Talk to the SAIL staff about how EFSC can accommodate ADA needs during the pandemic.
Spending extended periods of time indoors with other people can be really challenging. Some are getting to know their families on a whole different level! Try to keep a positive outlook by viewing this as quality time you might not otherwise have with those you care about. Expect to feel frustrated or bored from time to time, but also find healthy hobbies and pastimes to cope with those feelings — and try not to concentrate negative emotions toward others.
Take advantage of this time to evolve your communication and achieve healthier relationships, habits and lives. For example, you could choose to read and practice self-improvement techniques, such as the Five Love Languages, in order to better relate to yourself and those around you. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t keep in contact with your loved ones or your extended social network. With the technology available today, it’s easier than ever! However, you will need to adapt to a new way of living, if only temporarily. Getting creative about how to maintain social engagements is key.
Go Titans!
Reference: “10 Ways College Students Can Navigate the Coronavirus Outbreak”
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