{"id":7436,"date":"2020-12-04T12:02:34","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T12:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=7436"},"modified":"2021-01-07T11:35:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T11:35:42","slug":"uni-life-in-2020-how-lockdown-brought-my-house-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2020\/12\/04\/uni-life-in-2020-how-lockdown-brought-my-house-closer\/","title":{"rendered":"Uni life in 2020: How lockdown brought my house closer."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University life in 2020 can seem uncertain and challenging, but who said lockdown can\u2019t be enjoyable as well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of Covid-19, shops and pubs are now closed and the majority of learning has been moved online. Now, I know what you must be thinking: \u201cBut uni is supposed to be fun and full of social interactions!\u201d, well, guess what? Despite the current circumstances, it still is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lockdown has its good side as well: it brought me and my flatmates closer together and made us feel like a real family in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I first moved into student accommodation, I was worried that if we went into lockdown again I would feel lonely and trapped here. Turns out I couldn\u2019t have been more wrong: it\u2019s the exact opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since there aren\u2019t many places to go to, my flatmates and I spend most of our time in the house and we inevitably ended up hanging out with each other a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you\u2019re probably wondering what we do to have fun together since we can\u2019t go to the cinema or the pub, well, here\u2019s how I would sum up my uni life in 2020:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Movie nights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s better than watching a movie while lying comfortably in your pyjamas, popcorn in hand, under a soft and warm blanket?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my flatmates brought a TV when she moved in, and every night (well, except when we have too much work to do) we \u201cinvade\u201d her room and watch something together! It\u2019s usually Disney movies or comedies, but sometimes we like to change genre and watch spooky horror movies or more \u201cserious\u201d stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, our college organises weekly movie nights. They\u2019re a perfect way to get us all together in the same room and enjoy a good film (Bonus: since it\u2019s picked by the college, we don\u2019t spend half the night trying to agree on what to watch)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every now and then, the uni also sends us goodie bags full of drinks and snacks for us to share, which are perfect for our film sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/snacks26.jpg\" alt=\"Gift from the Uni!\" class=\"wp-image-7426\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game nights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes we don\u2019t feel in the mood for movies, but luckily the university provided us with many different board games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playing games together and teaming up is an easy way to \u201cbreak the ice\u201d and get the fun started.<br>And once again, our college is prepared: there are weekly online quiz nights we can participate in. We can play against other people or against each other. It\u2019s a fun, healthy way to compete and test our knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/37c8df1d-4814-46a9-b5e1-d7dc6763f84e.JPG\" alt=\"University Of York Monopoli\" class=\"wp-image-7431\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking and baking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being independent for the first time is fun, but what about cooking? No problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The college provided us with some easy recipes and organises online cooking classes we can attend to learn how to make some new dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are occasional baking competitions where the College gives us a theme and tells us what to bake, we then take a picture of it and upload it on Instagram. Whoever gets more votes wins a prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On weekends, we usually order take-aways together (the more the cheaper!) and eat them in the kitchen. It\u2019s even better than going to a restaurant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/screenshot-2020-12-03-at-18-33-57.png?resize=924%2C446\" alt=\"Gingerbread - Halloween\" class=\"wp-image-7435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/screenshot-2020-12-03-at-18-33-57.png?w=924&amp;ssl=1 924w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/screenshot-2020-12-03-at-18-33-57.png?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/screenshot-2020-12-03-at-18-33-57.png?resize=768%2C371&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going for walks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with all this food, one must also get a bit of physical activity in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercising is always important, especially during lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My flatmates and I go for walks together on an almost-daily basis. Walking always puts me in a good mood and boosts my energy. It\u2019s the perfect way to take a break from my studies and enjoy some nature while chatting with my housemates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/walk73.jpg\" alt=\"Walking trail\" class=\"wp-image-7425\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are beautiful trails and paths close to uni, but if nature\u2019s not your thing, you can always walk into town (to enjoy the beautiful city centre) or around it on the historic walls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s too cold or it\u2019s raining outside, we watch the online fitness classes provided by our college, instead. There\u2019s no excuse not to stay active!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uni work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But let\u2019s not forget about (possibly) the most important part of uni life: your studies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning is very interesting, but sometimes finding the motivation to do work can be hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An easy way to overcome laziness is group study. My flatmates and I have daily study sessions in which we all get together in the same room (or in the library) and force ourselves to do our work. Seeing others \u201csharing my pain\u201d makes me feel motivated and helps me stay focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university organises a lot of seminars for which we need to do group projects. 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