Some people like going to the gym, some people lie. Just kidding, going to the gym is a great way to stay healthy, and may I suggest you find a gym buddy? Making it social is super important but make it a social distanced activity.

How do you stay healthy if you don’t like the gym? Well there are thousands of ways to exercise sans-gym. One of the great things about college is that there are so many clubs on campus you can really try out whatever you want until you find something you like. Not only is it great to find perhaps a lifelong passion but it’s also an amazing way to make friends. 

While the typical intramural sports may come to mind, they may not be as feasible during the times of corona. Some other ideas are dancing, hiking, skiing, surfing, yoga, and Pilates.

What I do: I take ballet classes and occasionally go hiking with my friends, by occasionally I mean when I need to get a cute picture for my Instagram story.

Just for Fun

There is really not much I can say here because everyone has a different conception of fun. For some people it’s discussing medieval literature, for others it’s dancing on tables at frat parties. The sky is the limit. (Or maybe not — you could join an aerospace club, if that’s a thing at your school.)

What I do: I’m in a sorority. If it’s good enough for Elle Woods, it’s good enough for me.

What types of school clubs are you most excited to get involved in? 

These ideas aren’t set in stone, and they can totally overlap, too. Dancing is a great way to get exercise and be creative. Painting is both creative and mindful. Being in a robotics club is both great for your career and for fun.

The takeaway? Just remember to make sure you’re having a bit of everything, doesn’t matter how you get there.