Looking to pick up a new skill, or hone in on your inner artist? Maybe you're looking for some tools to help you relax or switch-up your at-home work out routine? We've compiled a list of ideas for how you can entertain yourself, connect with friends and family, and learn something new!
1. Connect with Your Friends and Family Virtually
Coordinate your next movie watch, or binge on a great TV series with friends online. You can use Netflix Party, Scener or Kast to watch your favorite shows as a group.
You can also pick up your phone, or use Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts to give your family and friends a call. Spending some quality virtual time with the ones you love is a great way feel connected, show others you are thinking about them, and catch up all while practicing social distancing.
The Career Center has compiled a list of helpful resources on writing resumes and cover letters. Now is a great time to sit down and gather your materials to apply for that internship you've been meaning to get started on. Log-onto Navigator to search for internships, full-time jobs, volunteer, and part time opportunities.
It is never too late or too early to create your very own LinkedIn profile. Build your professional network by adding valuable internship, student involvement or volunteer experience to your profile to get started. Once you create a profile you can access LinkedIn Learning for free, via PirateNet. LinkedIn Learning provides a customized learning experience that features instructional content relevant to your professional interests and goals.
4. Practice Self-Care
Focusing on limiting stress and staying active is important to your health and wellbeing. Here are some of the ways you can take care of your mind, body and spirit during this time. If you are looking for more help, we would encourage you to visit Counseling and Psychological Services, or view this list of resources and tools in dealing with stress and anxiety.
Broadway is closed, as is my local theater, and I've worn out my cast album recordings. Are there theater podcasts? (You better believe it.)
Here, at Seton Hall, we have podcast options for our fellow Pirates too. Alumni Relations' Pirate's Eye Podcast interviews proud Pirates on their latest accomplishments and career paths. The Buccino Leadership Institute's Undergraduate Student Leadership Podcast features leaders at all levels (CEOs, mid-career, and college-age students) from a host of industries and disciplines who dish out practical advice on how to lead in their respective fields!
7. Turn On Some Music and DANCE!
Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. Listen to your favorite artist or take a listen at once of these curated quarantine playlists.
TED Talks are a great way to learn something new, learn more about a topic you are already interested in, find new ways of thinking, communicating, all while learning from experts in different fields. Check out this list of curated TED Talks and expand your horizons.
Seton Hall University invites all alumni, parents and friends to take part in a webinar series covering a variety of topics delivered by professionals, alumni, administrators, and more. Learn more about a topic that interests you! All sessions are free for members of the Seton Hall University community.
10. #TogetherAtHome Concert Series
Artists such as Chris Martin, from Coldplay, and John Legend, are using this time to perform music for people from their own homes. Many of the performances take place on Instagram Live and can be viewed afterwards via Twitter.
With the University's decision to move to online classes, we wanted to make sure that student leaders and organizations are equipped with the tools needed to be successful while transitioning operations online. Check out these resources for keeping your organization engaged.
12. Be a Servant Leader- It's what great minds do!
As President Nyre said, "We all chose Seton Hall because of its ability to change destinations and transform lives... [we] are indeed servant leadership in action, as [we] collectively work toward the greater good of our students, one another, Seton Hall, and the community." We are in this together. Read The Washington Post's article on how you can help during this time.
Whether it's donating to your local food pantry, providing one-on-one virtual tutoring for middle school students, supporting small business, or seeing what opportunities Seton Hall has for you to support our community, we all are here to continue to support the community, the world, and our fellow pirates!
