1. Be prepared.
Read your assignments before class, complete your homework, and be ready to respond to your instructors. With the limitation of in-person interaction, it’s sometimes easy to disengage during these difficult times. Now, more than ever, students need to stay engaged in their classes. You are responsible for your knowledge.
2. Practice patience.
Be patient with yourself; be patient with others. While we encourage you to remain positive and hopeful, we acknowledge that this is a significant disruption to many and being able to adapt may be difficult. Be patient and know that what you are experiencing is valid and that others may be experiencing it differently. We are all doing the best we can.
3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
It is okay if you find yourself struggling to adjust to our “new norm.” In-person academic and emotional support may not be available, but many schools have set up new pathways and resources for students to get the help they need. Make use of the resources available to you. Your instructors or advisors can help you identify the resources that may be best for you.
