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SURVIVAL GUIDE COVID-19 SYLE
SURVIVAL GUIDE:
COVID-19 Style
WRITTEN BY SKYLAR ANDERSON, UPDATED BY SKYLA PATTON
Whether you’re preparing for a long relaxing summer or gearing up for the next school year already, follow this survival guide to find uber-classic tips revamped with safety information and campus guidelines related to COVID-19 so you can have a fantastic and safe year!
GET VACCINATED
As students return to largely in-person instruction in the fall, UO announced that “students who learn, work, or live on any UO campus location” must be fully vaccinated before returning to campus. Distribution and access is becoming more widely available across Lane County, and more of the population becomes immune every day as folks do the responsible thing and get their immunizations. If you haven’t already, go get that shot and help save the world!
CLEAN, CLEAN AND CLEAN AGAIN
Now more than ever, it’s critical to make sure that the place you’ll be living in is thoroughly clean and tidy. Not only does this help you stay on track and organized, but it also helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 and your chances of receiving it. In addition, making sure that you yourself are practicing good personal hygiene is essential for protecting yourself from all kinds of sickness! UO has added portable stations across campus for students to wash their hands to make things extra easy.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS
We can’t stress this enough. Way too many students don’t take advantage of office hours, where you can recieve one-on-one help from your professors—something that is extremely valuable considering the majority of them have very busy schedules. Developing relationships with your professors can lead to a whole variety of beneficial opportunities. To meet UO’s recommended guidelines, many professors will most likely plan on their office hours to be virtual over the summer, so be sure to check on the
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class syllabus for open times or personal appointment information before the term starts.
SET A SUSTAINABLE SCHEDULE
With the introduction of returning to mostly in-person classes, it’s important to allow ourselves time to adjust to that new schedule again and also allow room to keep ourselves safe and comfortable during that transition. Remember to take mental health breaks when you need them and don’t overload yourself from the get-go if you can avoid it. Talk to your advisor about what feels right for you and plan your terms accordingly to get the most out of the experience and take care of yourself at the same time!
It doesn’t hurt to start building your resume early! Remote career opportunities are now available across the world, with an array of internships and jobs being advertised almost daily. Getting a head start on your professional presence will set you apart from others while being considered for future opportunities and help you develop more relationships and connections than others. A great way to get started is create a LinkedIn profile; start connecting with and reaching out to professionals in your desired career field.
LIMIT YOUR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND GATHERINGS
An important aspect of going back to “normal” is the long-lost social interactions with our friends and family, and all that is still possible even with social distancing rules set in place! UO recommends that you avoid social gatherings of 10 people or more and limit your immediate contacts to people you already know. Stick to outdoor gatherings when you can (even easier with the warmer weather as summer approaches!) and remember to always keep a mask and some sanitizer on hand just in case.
