During the break week, many of us are adhering to stay at home policies. During these times we want you to know there are still ways to connect to your community and your world! We’ve put together a list of activities and applications you can use to go beyond your home. We’ll keep adding to this list as we find more, so keep checking in.
Netflix Party with Friends
There is a Chrome Extension available to hold a Netflix Party with your friends and family remotely! By using the Chrome Extension it synchronizes video playback and adds a group chat to your favorite shows and movies. This is a great way to host remote watching parties and make sure everyone is watching the same scene because no one likes spoilers.
You can find details about Netflix Party HERE
Tour Museums & Art Galleries Around the World
Google has provided links to full virtual collections of museums around the world, that you may have not had the opportunity to see yet. From the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, you can look through hundreds of exhibits.
You can find links to the Google collection of virtual museums HERE
Tour the Boston Children’s Museum
Make a TikTok Dance
TikTok dances are all the rage and what better way to let out some energy than to dance to your favorite song and share it with friends. Want to share it with your fellow classmates? Send your TikTok videos to wcuimarketing@gmail.com with your permission and we’ll post it on our social media pages! We’re #allinthistogether
Test Your Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge
The building blocks of your chosen healthcare field begin with anatomy and physiology. There are thousands of components of the human body that you need to familiarize yourself with, why not study those while participating in a relaxing coloring activity book? Nursetheory.com listed their top 8 favorite coloring books for anatomy and physiology and they can all be found on Amazon!
You can find the list of coloring books HERE
You can also download a PDF version, that you can print at home HERE
Virtually Tour Zoos & Aquariums
Take a walk around the National Aquarium, watch the Panda Cam at the Atlanta Zoo, or immerse yourself in a Canadian Farm. With the support of technology, you can now take a field trip online. If you’re having trouble finding activities for your kids or younger siblings in the house this is also a great opportunity for them to explore while waiting for schools to reopen.
National Aquarium Virtual Tour
Jelly Cam at the Monterey Aquarium
Zoom Karaoke Party
Sing those feelings out and host a karaoke party through your favorite live streaming platforms like Zoom or Google Hangouts. Set a time and date and invite all your friends to sing your favorite songs virtually! Not into singing? Host a dance party, a happy hour, game night, or even a book club while you practice safe social distancing. This could also apply to study groups when the Spring term starts!
WCUI Online Library
Our LibGuides Online Library gives you 24/7 access to our full collection of resources even when you’re not on campus. Search through the online database for articles and online books for diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, nursing, career development, and more!
Visit our WCUI LibGuides Online Library HERE
See National Parks & Major Monuments
Travel around the world and stroll through nature from the comfort of your home. Through these virtual tours and live cams, you can learn more about places like Easter Island, Ancient Egypt and even Mars!
With the way technology has advanced in the last decade, there are so many ways for you to still feel close to your loved ones and our world during this time. Take this time to explore aquariums, national parks, and zoos, learn more about your field, or connect with your friends and family for a dance party or game night and we’ll see you next week!
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