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With the world on pause well through April, it is a complete guarantee that once the smoke finally clears, we will be walking into an unknown future.
If we are lucky, life will return to relatively normal by the end of the year. However, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), social distancing must continue for at least 18 months.
What will businesses be like in this “shut-in economy,” should they even survive? What about entire industries like travel and entertainment? What does that mean for our jobs and our livelihood?
These are the existential nightmares that await us after quarantine. We may concede to these challenges or face them head-on.
Here are ways we can remain proactive during our idle time so that we become better equipped to take on this brave new world.
Complete an online course
Schools were the first to be suspended by the virus, yet they quickly adapted by pivoting online. Now, more than ever, students and professionals realize the value in free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), especially in crucial fields like computer programming.
Curious about coding? Browse through hundreds of free Ivy League MOOCs through this curated master list, which connects to platforms like Coursera and Harvard-founded edX.
If you’re into marketing, we also recommend tuning in to IMMAP’s upcoming free webinar on April 1 entitled, “The E-Conomy and Its New Customer.” In all seriousness, the world will, more than ever, need capable and creative individuals to address the impending changes to our economy.
This session will be part of IMMAP’s upcoming series of webinars, “Web Wednesdays.” (READ: Free digital marketing series ‘Web Wednesdays’ returns April 1)
Pick up a foreign language
Few crises in recent history have so driven us to empathize with and learn from our neighboring countries. What better way to do so than to speak their language?
Duolingo is a free and dynamic language app optimized for learning conversational-level communication.
You can also try “Crash Learning (Korean) for Cause” with these online classes from March 25 to April 1. All proceeds will go to the UP Medical Foundation for personal protective equipment and mass production of the COVID-19 kits.
Balance with fitness
Self-improvement lies in the body as much as the mind. Staring at a screen all day can be detrimental to your physique and wellness, so make sure to take regular exercise breaks.
No gym? No problem. Nike Training Club is a free fitness app with dozens of home exercises on strength, mobility, endurance – and even yoga.
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- Yes you can! Work out at home with these YouTube channels and apps
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