Things You CAN Do During A Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all aware of things we CAN’T DO safely: shake hands, share food or utensils, eat from a buffet, and until recently, go to gyms and movie theatres. We have good news for you! You CAN still do lots of things, while reducing your risk of getting COVID-19 (and the risk of passing it to others). Reminder: The UA policy is to wear a face-covering in all campus buildings and outdoors on campus (if you can’t maintain a consistent 6 foot distance from others). With many of the activities, below, you can maintain that safe distance. Here are some suggestions:
General Activities
- Netflix Party with friends
- Go for a walk, bike ride, or hike
- Socially distant outdoor picnic with others (bring your own food)
- Read a book
- Virtual game night with family or friends
- Do Yoga
- Meditate
- Exercise at home
- Watch a movie
- Start a gratitude journal
- Cook something new with a free Cooking On Campus class
- Clean out your closet
- Send a handwritten letter to a family member of friend
- Call a friend
- Do a drive-by visit
- Throw a frisbee with a friend (use lots of hand sanitizer and don’t touch your face)
- Go stargazing at night
- Clean your car
- Bake some cookies
On-Campus Activities
- Work out at the Rec Center
- Sit in the rocking chairs on the porch at Old Main with a friend
- Visit the turtle pond near Park Ave
- Walk/run around the mall
- Swim at Campus Rec - reserve your lane ahead of time
- Run the stairs at the Koffler Building
- Read a book on the grassy Mall
- Watch a sunset from atop a parking garage
Tucson Specific Activities
- Hike Tumamoc hill
- Drive up to the pines on Mt. Lemmon
- Order from your favorite local restaurant
- Rent a Tu Go bike
- Visit Saguaro National Park
- Hike in Catalina State Park or Sabino Canyon
In your home or apartment:
- Learn how to draw or paint something
- DIY Home Decor Projects
- Learn how to cook a new meal
- Grow a mini garden
- Work out at home
Have more ideas? Let us know here. We’d love to hear from you