Spring | Photo by Soham Parikh | The Wright State Guardian
Spring break is a time for students and staff to relax and refresh themselves for the remainder of the semester. However, this semester continues the social distancing and precautionary requirements needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Wright State University (WSU) students are still finding ways to safely enjoy their break and make the most of their time off.
Get outside and explore
English (TESOL) student Abigail Bond says that her plans involve relaxing and working, as she does not feel comfortable traveling and risking exposure to coronavirus.
Bond recommends that WSU students check out the parks and outdoor activities near their home to find socially-distanced and free activities.
“Weather permitting, I would love to go outdoors- maybe even to a state or National park,” Bond said.
Social work major Aisha Idrees also finds outdoor activity to be the best option for students wishing to have fun and stay safe during spring break.
Idrees plans on using her break to spend time with her family by taking walks and chatting online. Also, Idress highlights the benefit of using this time to work ahead or catch up on homework for students who want to use this time in an effective manner.
“I don’t plan to travel during spring break due to weather conditions and coronavirus, but I hope to in the future,” Idrees said.
It’s (Zoom) party time
Biological sciences student Kameron Flanders’ suggestion for a socially-distanced spring break is to host/attend Zoom parties.
Flanders has attended Zoom Art Events in which she paints from a tutorial video online with her friends. With this, students are able to chat with their friends and do a creative activity while also adhering to social distance guidelines.
“We painted together using an online tutorial and we watched a musical we love together using a watch app party,” Flanders said.
Attending these Zoom parties has helped Flanders stay connected to her friends and suggests that this is a good idea for students who would like to stay safe from coronavirus but also hang out with their friends.
WSU’s Spring Break is from Monday, March 1 to Saturday, March 6. Classes will resume on Monday, March 8.
