{"id":5649,"date":"2020-04-28T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/?p=5649"},"modified":"2021-11-05T14:26:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T14:26:00","slug":"coping-with-covid-19-3-steps-to-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/coping-with-covid-19-3-steps-to-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with COVID-19: 3 Steps to Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While practicing social distancing, it can be hard to find a new normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As college students, we\u2019re used to sitting in classrooms, navigating our way through crowds, and generally being social. Zoom meetings and phone calls to loved ones just don\u2019t feel the same as meeting in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, there are still ways to make your academic life at Winona State University successful, even during a pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/5Zesu5VPNGJlm\/giphy.gif\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>The 411 on Remote Learning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professors and students alike are getting used to Zoom lectures and increased D2L activity. For many of us, it\u2019s trial by error\u2014and that\u2019s okay!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WSU has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/distance-learning\/keep-learning.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">many tips for ensuring a smooth transition to remote learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><i>Know Yourself<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>.<\/strong> Prioritize your physical health and emotional well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><i>Know Your Classes.<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Organize and maintain a schedule with study breaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><i>Know Your Tools.<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Become familiar with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/distance-learning\/ready-online-learning.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">technology your professors will be using<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For students who do not have broadband access at home, WSU has information about free internet and installation services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike conventional courses, technology is required for online classes. Be proactive to avoid issues, but make sure to pat yourself on the back. You\u2019ve made it this far!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/cj2FB5G5M3Y2xfi0ct\/giphy.gif\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Status of Campus Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s even open? What resources are still available? WSU has answered these questions and posted other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/emergency\/health-alert.asp?utm_source=Homepage&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Recruitment&amp;utm_term=COVID-19&amp;utm_content=Spring-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COVID-19-related information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the main website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although public access is suspended for the rest of the semester, there are countless campus resources that are still offered remotely:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/tutoring\/tutoring-options.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tutoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Book an online appointment just 15 minutes in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Library Assistance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Use Ask a Librarian to narrow a research topic or find the best academic sources for an upcoming project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/career\/default.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Get your resume and cover letter ready for the future job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many departments, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minnstate.zoom.us\/j\/5074575100\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admissions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">507.457.5160)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/counseling-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Counseling Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">507.457.5330)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, offer tele-meetings via Zoom and respond to email and phone calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/d5STujEaqZjJMLVyd4\/giphy.gif\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Emotional Wellness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WSU recognizes that being successful isn\u2019t measured only in GPA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To combat the ill effects of the transition to remote learning, WSU encourages students, faculty and staff to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/resilience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">be resilient<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Doing so will help us stay strong during these difficult times. We are all Warriors at heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re two blocks from campus or two states away, WSU has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/resilience\/toolkit.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an abundance of ever-evolving resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to keep students\u2019 emotional well-being at the forefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/JR0dmOUGCwVlZC6EmM\/giphy.gif\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the end, WSU makes sure that you get the facts straight. Focus on what has actually been reported on COVID-19 by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Findex.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/diseases\/coronavirus\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minnesota Department of Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/coronavirus\/rumor-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As tempting as it may be, don\u2019t get bogged down with social media worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are not alone\u2014we will get through this together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><em><strong>&#8211; Everett Tifft-Hall<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While practicing social distancing, it can be hard to find a new normal.\u00a0 &nbsp; As college students, we\u2019re used to sitting in classrooms, navigating our way through crowds, and generally being social. 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