How to deal with being a digital marketing student during the pandemic

One of the many aspects Covid-19 has impacted is education. We are all adjusting to many changes, especially students attending University! Here at Girls in Marketing, we want to inform you about some of the changes in Uni life, so you know what to expect when returning. Some are even beneficial to your learning environment! Here's how to deal with being a digital marketing student during the pandemic.

Online learning

Being surrounded by your peers in a virtual format rather than in person can feel a bit strange at first, but

online lectures do have many benefits

. The main one is you don’t have to get up and travel. This allows students to study at home,

save travel costs

and have extra time after their alarm goes off! Online lectures will vary depending on what University you attend and which subject you study. Some may have live lectures and seminars, pre-recorded or a mix of the two.

Live lectures allow you to keep on top of your work and get that extra support, as you can usually

ask questions

right then and there. Pre-recorded lectures can be valuable and allow you to take in information at your pace so key information is not missed. You can complete them in your own time, just remember to stay on top of them. With studying online, ensure you

take regular breaks

when you can and step away from your screen. Keep hydrated too, as this will help you focus. This will help to ensure you look after your

mental health

first.

University is a lot quieter than usual

Before and after lockdown, it's a strange experience adapting to social distancing and wearing masks, but on top of that, we still need to focus on our University work.

Classes will reduce

in size, but hey, you get a desk all to yourself and get more of a personal teaching experience. All Universities have different restrictions but if you can visit campus make sure to

take advantage of the resources

you need.

Having to be more alert

Having more online work to complete requires you to be more

organised

than ever. If not, it's easy to fall behind and lose track of what you're supposed to be doing. You’ll also have to be more vocal through emails if you’re feeling a bit stuck.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

or book a zoom call with a lecturer as they are there to help you even if you’re not seeing them face to face.

Be social with your bubble

It’s a difficult time at the moment which makes it very important to talk to those around you. You shouldn’t write off your flatmates straight away and it’s important to make an effort with them. With social activity being limited and disrupted this year, the

time you’ll be spending with your flatmates

will be even higher. You could arrange film nights or meals inside your home.

Restrictions are constantly changing and hindering our social lives. There are online events that you can get yourself immersed in allowing you to network and meet new people. Joining the

Girls in Marketing Facebook group

is a great start in meeting likeminded, empowering people and making new friends virtually.

This all may sound daunting, but

you’ve got this

! The main challenge is adapting to this new lifestyle, creating a routine, being self-motivated and looking after yourself. Not all of the changes are bad and some you may find better than before. Remember that you're capable of so much and that you're not studying digital marketing during the pandemic by yourself. Written by Sally Nicholson