Getting Creative in Quarantine

COVID-19 has taken away so much from each of our lives The pandemic has caused everyone to stay stuck in their homes and change up their routine lives However people quickly learned to take advantage of the extra time and allow their creativity to run wild

One way to utilize time wisely is to further educate oneself Free courses are offered many places online and taking the chance to learn about something new can allow personal growth For example one can complete classes on Coursera EDX Class Central and more Even elite colleges like Harvard Stanford and Yale provide free online classes and some have credits available for you to earn The American Red Cross also has a variety of virtual healthcare courses for anyone to take One can also earn certain certifications with completion of these classes Taking advantage of this free education virtually is a beneficial way to expand ones thoughts and learn during this pandemic

Another way to spend time efficiently during quarantine is to create a website whether it is a blog portfolio or even a business--the possibilities are honestly endless There are many free website-building sites such as Wix Weebly and Webstarts where one can make their own page to pour their work into A friend of mine from Valencia High School decided to start a blog where she uploads family recipes to share with others If youre someone with a mind full of rampant ideas who is seeking a way to share your voice creating and updating a website may be an exciting new experience that you can work on from the comfort of your home

Even with quarantine separating everyone there is still an opportunity to empower others even if it is virtual Although some volunteer programs have been canceled there are still countless ways to give back to the community For example the pediatric nursing facility Exceptional Care for Children is accepting letters artworks vocal or instrumental music pieces and childrens book read-alouds through email to uplift children facing medical challenges

It may have felt like all hope was lost once COVID-19 canceled most events but in reality there is a vast number of activities spanning across multiple fields that can be participated in during this quarantine Learning new material through online classes using any pre-existing and newfound knowledge to creatively communicate with the public and even using personal abilities to help out others during this time are great things that can impact many lives Even when things drastically change one can still reignite their creativity