Most of us have been locked down in our homes for the past couple of months to slow down the coronavirus spread. Globally, students are having to find a new way to have fun while practicing social distancing.
Well, while being home and being safe, it can get pretty dull. We spoke with a few college students to see what they are doing for fun during this time.
Online Shopping While brick and mortar stores shut down, many students turned to online shopping. Students aren’t the only ones shopping online; globally, shoppers have to adapt to online shopping. Students are shopping for all goods online, from groceries, clothing, and just about anything. UTA student Jennifer Hernandez has an e-commerce business eatsbyjenn.her, customers can go to her website and place an order. We asked a UTA student if this is now her preferred way of shopping, “I shop online about three times a week, but I still prefer to shop in-store because if I buy something and it doesn’t fit the returning process online is a hassle,” said Melanie.
Working Out is more crucial than ever to help relax and distress. Many gyms have shut down, and many students have resulted in going outside to get exercise. It’s safe and reduces stress being out of the house and getting fresh air. One popular running spot is the River Legacy Park. Students are also downloading free at-home workout apps to workout at home. “I use a working out app called Sworkit Fitness, and it’s a high-intensity interval training workout for 20 minutes,” said Melanie.
Outdoors Not only is it fun spending time outdoors, but it also has many health benefits. Spending time in the outdoors has been proven to reduce stress and rejuvenate your mind and body. We spoke with Kharisma about what she enjoys doing outdoors, ” I have been going to the lake, going to the ranch, and walking/running.”
Cooking “I love cooking with my family and friends,” said Kharisma. It’s a beautiful way to spend time with your family while having fun. Looking up new recipes and having food challenges is a great way to make the cooking a lot more fun. Have challenges over whose food tastes the best, or who has the fanciest plate. “Even if you don’t enjoy cooking, cooking with family or friends and trying new recipes is a lot of fun,” said Kharisma.
Organizing We have all been home a lot more than ever, and we could use some organization. Since we are not on our normal schedules and life has been pretty hectic organizing can help keep things in order.
Crafts Many of us also crave using some creativity, myself being one of those people. While I had a minute to relax, I made it a priority to whine down and do something relaxing. I made several face masks for my family and friends. It was a lot of fun picking out all the fabrics, and the best part was being able to protect myself and others around me.
Self care has been the number one thing students have been doing during this time from, online shopping, working out, being outdoors, cooking, organizing, and crafts. If you’re a student or just someone who is looking for ideas to have fun during this time, check one of these things off your list to keep your mental and physical at ease.
