Things to do during mid-semester break: self-isolation edition
It鈥檚 been a difficult start to the semester, so make sure you take some time to relax over the break. Not sure what to do? We鈥檝e got some ideas.
While it鈥檚 important to keep up with your studies over the mid-semester break, it鈥檚 also critical that you give yourself some time to rest and recharge. As you鈥檒l be self-isolating, you will likely have more free time than usual, so we鈥檝e put together some suggestions to help keep you occupied.
Take an (online) tour
For many it will be difficult staying at home over the mid-semester break, when you usually use this opportunity to explore. Luckily there are several ways you can still see the world, without leaving the comfort of your own room.
Online tours of the world鈥檚 most famous and iconic landmarks and locations have been popping up online since the start of the shutdown, taking virtual tourists from places like the Grand Canyon to the Northern Lights. Check out the Guardian鈥檚 helpful list of to get started.
Catch up on your binge watching
We鈥檙e all stuck inside this break, so there has never been a better time to catch up on all of those TV shows and movies you haven鈥檛 had time to watch.
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If TV shows and movies aren鈥檛 really your thing, you can now also stream a number of theatre performances and musicals from around the world. Have a look at this
Delve into the world of podcasts
A good podcast can be vital during the break, whether to accompany you while you clean your room, or to keep you occupied when you get out for exercise. Here鈥檚 a 聽to help you get started.
If you鈥檙e looking for something a little more educational, you can鈥檛 go past our聽,听where our experts tackle topics from white fragility and race politics to how sleep boosts your brain health. With hundreds to choose from, there's a topic for everyone.聽
Start a project
It鈥檚 a been a stressful few weeks and it鈥檚 ok to want to sit back and do nothing more than watch TV and relax. But if you do feel the need to do something a little more fulfilling, now is a perfect time to start a project or get creative.
If you have an instrument, get practising! Experiment with your cooking or bake something new. Finally get stuck into that epic novel you鈥檝e been meaning to read for a while (or maybe start that epic novel you鈥檝e always wanted to write). class at the Centre for Continuing Education. Complete a puzzle or build a Lego set. The options are endless.
If none of these appeal to you, you could use the break to get some life admin sorted. Fill out those applications you鈥檝e been putting off, complete your LinkedIn profile or start working on your resum茅.