AT-HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Can I still exercise during the outbreak?

Yes! Outdoor exercise is beneficial for mental health, and it is encouraged as long as you practice social distancing. The stay at home order doesn’t mean that outdoor spaces shouldn’t be used. However, it is best to stay in your neighborhood to reduce the need for travel.

How can I stay connected to Whitman friends during this time?

Technology is a great way to stay in touch with friends. Tools like Zoom and Google Meet aren’t just for school; they can be used with friend groups as well. Try scheduling a weekly time for all your friends to meet up and play games, or have a happy hour. Netflix Party can be used to watch beloved movies or shows with friends. The app Houseparty also has games and is a great way to facilitate spontaneous meetings. Whitman also recently set up a virtual campus where members of the community will post videos and ways to stay active and creative.

This can also be a chance to expand the people you talk to. Reach out to a grandparent or family member you don’t normally speak with and give them a call. Or, use the ol’ snail mail and send a friend or family member a letter.

What can I do at home to entertain myself?

Here are 50 ideas!

1. Learn a new language.

Rosetta Stone offers 3 months free for students.

The National Association of the Deaf offers ASL resources.

Duolingo offers games to aid in language learning.

2. Practice meditation.

Good Housekeeping compiled a list of 11 free apps.

3. Learn to knit

4. Learn to sew

5. Learn to cross-stitch

6. Build a fort