As the novel coronavirus has spread like wildfire and caused a pandemic that has taken over the world in the last decade, almost every sector in the world is coming to a halt.
Colleges and universities have also completely shut down its campuses and many students who aren’t able to return to their home countries have found themselves under lockdown indefinitely.
This is definitely a very stressful time for students all over the world who aren’t able to return to their home and are quarantined in hostels due to lockdown. But during this lockdown period, it is important for students to not panic and ensure safety of themselves by taking the necessary precautions advised by the government. If you have found yourself under this situation, here are some tips to help you navigate through the COVID-19 outbreak:
Maintaining A Healthy And Safe Environment
At this time when the outbreak is spreading, it should be the top priority for students to ensure a healthy and hygienic environment around them. Students should educate themselves on what to know about the coronavirus and follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is important to be aware of the coronavirus symptoms and seek medical help when sick. Taking necessary measures like cleaning daily, washing hands and maintaining hygiene has become crucial today.
Relocate To Safe Campus Housing
Even though colleges have closed off campuses and students have returned to their homes, this is not possible for everyone. Especially for international students who are unable to travel due to lockdown, it becomes imperative that colleges offer safe housing on campus for those students to practise social distancing and staying safe. You can talk to your college administration immediately in case you are unable to travel back home.
Find Free Meals On And Off Campus
A major backlash of this pandemic is the shortage of food and necessities as people are stocking up their homes due to panic. If you find yourself running out of food without any availability nearby, you can ask your college to keep the food pantries open and confer with local restaurants and pantries to help out.
Share Resources With Other Students
As many students move back to their homes, there are many essentials they can consider taking back with them or leaving it on campus. It is important that students help each other out and leave resources for the ones that are staying back.
Ensure Necessary Tools For Online Classes
Lastly, as colleges shut down they are shifting to online classes for students to keep their education going during these trying times. Therefore, as you move out of your dorm or stay at an off campus housing, make sure to have a proper internet connection to help you get on with your online classes. If you’re staying on campus, you can ask for a laptop and WiFi provision to access the classes.
It is very important to ensure that wherever you are staying, you are in a hygienic and safe environment where you cannot contract the virus. Students especially need to take extra precautions since colleges and universities are crowded which can be dangerous. Even as colleges close down, it is very crucial to practise social distancing from your peers and stay inside to protect yourself.
We hope these tips help you navigate through this difficult situation and keep you in the best of health.
