Self-isolation

Let’s not start this writing as cliche as other articles on Covid-19 and self-isolation. We already know about it, we all hate it and we are ready for it to be over. However, when life gives us lemons, a. k. a. a global pandemic in this case, we can still find some ways to turn it into something useful, or at least something that sucks less. Personally, we love doing research on a topic that we like and learning the basic stuff about it, though only when the university does not force us into it, using our free will instead. We’ve all had a list in our heads of the things we want to learn that we don’t “have time” for. Well, needless to say, the universe made it pretty obvious that if we don’t check off this list during this self-isolation period, it’s going to stay undone until eternity. Long story short, we want to share our list with you, so hopefully we can all improve ourselves during this period and not come out of the quarantine as TikTok addicted zombies. Enjoy!

P. S. We’re going to add a couple online courses that we found for each item but there are so many more that you can find yourself. Assuming that we are all students who would like to keep the money in our pockets, all the courses suggested will be free :)

Coding-Programming

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/programming-for-everybody-python

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/begin-programming

3. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/learn-to-code-for-the-web

4. https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/cs50s-web-programming-python-and-javascript?delta=0

Photoshop

1. https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/photoshopbasics/

2. https://www.photoshopessentials.com

Music Production

1. https://www.soundgym.co/site/school

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/songwriting

Dutch (or any other language)

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/subjects/language-courses

2. https://alison.com/courses/language

Writing

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-to-make-a-poem

3. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/research-writing

Astronomy-Astrology

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/moons

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/stem-teaching-primary-science-human-spaceflight

3. https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/predictionx-omens-oracles-prophecies?delta=0

History

1. https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/pyramids-giza-ancient-egyptian-art-and-archaeology?delta=0

2. https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/political-history-world-1945?delta=0

Psychology-Mental Health

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/anxiety-depression-and-cbt

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/managing-mental-health 

CV-Job Interviews

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews

Starting a Business

1. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/starting-a-business-1

2. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-skills-digital-marketing

While we all are stuck indoors it’s important for us to still exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Even if you were the kind that would avoid the gym, these fitness channels might help you pass the time. Who wouldn’t appreciate these completely free channels!

Starting with POPSUGAR Fitness - They have a variety of exercises to choose from, ranging from Yoga to Hip-Hop dances. This has something for everyone.

Next, check out Blogilates. Her exercises start with simple ones for beginners and make their way up to intense workouts. Her energetic personality is sure to get you motivated to get up on your feet. 

Last but not least, check out FitnessBlender. If you prefer instruction based routines, this channel is for you. While some of their workouts are not for the faint-hearted, it is sure to ensure you get a complete workout at the comfort of your homes. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get into those workout sweats and Happy Exercising!