SOCIAL DISTANCING, NEUMONT STYLE
SOCIAL DISTANCING, NEUMONT STYLE
The realities of social distancing have set in, and we are staying indoors and hunkering down. Although our classes have all gone virtual, there’s still a lot of downtime you’ll need to plan for. So, when you’re bored out of your mind, here are Neumont’s top ten recommendations for passing time:
Try a new video game. Yeah Super Smash Bros. is fun and all, but you’ve logged plenty of hours playing it and we recommend branching out. Even better, try another multiplayer game so you can continue to virtually interact with others.
Head to our social pages. Social media is a great way to stay connected with your community and friends. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for weekly contests and giveaways.
Put on a flick. In times like this, it’s best turning to the Marvel and DC worlds. Or watch both the Star Wars and Star Trek series, then decide which is truly the best (Star Wars cough cough).
Learn something new. You can find tutorials on just about anything on YouTube, so take the time to learn the inner-workings of a computer, get tips on beating your favorite video game, or start a new coding language.
Turn on some tunes. Find some new rhythms for your day at home by making new playlists, sharing music with loved ones, and finding new artists. You can only play your favorite song so many times, so do yourself a favor by gracing your days with new jams.
Deep cleaning your space. Stop the spread of germs by diving deep to clean every crevice of your tech gear. We know this doesn’t sound fun, but we guarantee your boredom will soon get the best of you and this will look like an appealing activity. Put on some of your new tunes (as recommended above), and scrub away.
Get to know other Neumont peeps. If you’re an accepted student for the 2020-2021 year, then we’ve got a Discord server you need to join. This is a great way to make new friends, all from the comfort of your couch.
Virtually call friends and family. We’re lucky to be isolated in a time with a ton of accessible tech. Use Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, Google Hangouts, or Marco Polo to video chat with your peeps. This is a great way to stay connected without being together.
Read, read, read. Diving into a book is an extremely distracting activity. Maybe it’s time you re-read or start Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, or the Game of Thrones series–all three will keep you occupied for quite some time.
Play with your furry friends. While you’re stuck home, this is their dream come true. Spend some quality time with your pets playing fetch, teaching them new tricks, and endless snuggles.
Although this unprecedented time doesn’t have an end date, it doesn’t mean you can’t make the best of this situation. You can still branch out while staying at home and we encourage you to try our recommendations. Let us know in the comments which activities worked for you or if you have any isolation advice for us!