5+ Things you can do at home right now

As many have already said, we are living in an unprecedented time. While we do our best to socially distance ourselves, it’s important to find ways to maintain a sense of normalcy. We hope that by providing the suggestions below, you’ll find new ways to remain motivated and active.

Sign up for a free webinar

Focusing on growth, both professionally and personally, can help stabilize our anxieties. The upcoming webinars and virtual panel discussion range from perfecting our LinkedIn profiles to learning about public health. These webinars are free to all Boston University alumni and students.

• Law and the health of populations | March 30 at 4 p.m.
• Structuring the complex nonfiction narrative | April 3 at 11 a.m.
• Data visualization for action: Community-based physicalization of environmental challenges in context | April 7 at 11 a.m.
• Redstone Film Festival | April 24

Attend a workout class online

Gyms, studios, and exercise brands across the nation are coming together to offer free online workout classes, which require no prior knowledge or equipment. Below are just a few examples.

• Planet Fitness | Live sessions are held at 7 p.m. ET
• 305 Fitness | Live sessions are held at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET
• Orangetheory | A new 30-minute video will be released every day

Catch up on old career webinars

We have over 60 career webinars available on our on-demand library. Topics range from job searching to retirement. Summarized versions of select webinars will also be available on our blog in the next few weeks. Below are some of our most popular videos to get you started.

• How to plan, prioritize and boost your productivity
• Tips for job hunters: a beginner’s guide
• Being over 50 does not spell the end of your career

Connect with friends

Social distancing can get pretty lonely, especially if you live by yourself. Below are some tools that can help you stay connected, whether you’re looking to host a virtual dinner party or just stay in touch with a loved one.

• Houseparty | A free video app with games
• Zoom | The free plan hosts up to 100 people for 40 minutes
• Marco Polo | A free & easy way to send video messages

Volunteer online

While we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person GDS volunteer sites, there are plenty of online opportunities for alumni & friends to come together digitally and give back to non-profits around the world. We’re also honoring independent projects, pending that your organization of choice is still taking volunteers. Below are a few projects you might be interested in.

• Be My Eyes | Help the blind or visually impaired user
• Cards for Hospitalized Kids | Give your time and creativity
• Project Beauty Share | Mail a box of unused beauty products