Citizen Science Projects You Can Get Involved In – Even If You’re Not a Scientist!

I was reading Citizen Science: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction by Mary Ellen Hannibal, and it got me thinking…many people are staying at home right now due to the coronavirus and the holidays, so why not spread the word about citizen science? Many citizen science projects do not require physical interaction with others, so now would be the perfect time for people to get involved!

As someone who majored in Environmental Science but opted to pursue a career in Computer Science, I aspire to continue volunteering for conservation projects whenever I can, and citizen science is the perfect way to do that! Citizen science is a great way to connect the community to the science community. Sadly, science is something that has been politicized and disregarded when it comes to certain environmental issues, so it’s more important than ever for people outside of the field to be involved with science.

Fall Movie Marathons to Have This Season

If you are seeking to marathon a spooky series this fall, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite series to watch during the Halloween season!

During the fall, I normally keep myself busy running off to quidditch tournaments and working on school assignments. I tend to neglect watching my favorite Halloween movies. Since the pandemic is still around (therefore canceling my crazy adventures), however, bingeing a spooky series sounds like the perfect way to celebrate and get into the Halloween spirit!

I have never been an avid horror movie fan, so you might not see your favorite horror movies on here (but you should definitely comment to let me know what I need to add to my watchlist). I have included a few kid-friendly options as well, so check out the first three on the list if you are looking for a family-friendly series to watch!

Motivational Marvel Monday #1

Happy Monday everyone! As you may know, lately I have been marathon-ing the Marvel movies. Superheroes are a great source of inspiration for me-while they may have more formidable and obvious foes than we do in real-life, they still have relatable moments throughout the movies. Especially with the world the way it is right now, I thought I would write a few posts with my favorite motivational quotes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

I know my summer classes start today, and whether you work, go to school, or simply have your own goals to accomplish, let’s start the week off inspired!

How to Be Successful in an Online Course

With the coronavirus pandemic transitioning many schools and universities online, I thought I would share a few  tips on how to be successful in your courses. It may be daunting, but as long as you stay motivated and eager to learn, online courses can be just as educational as in-person ones! While you have to take more responsibility for accomplishing your assignments on time, there can be advantages to teaching yourself the material. It allows you to learn at your own pace, so you can speed through the material or spend more time on concepts that puzzle you.

Keep in mind…we’re in an uncertain time right now with the coronavirus pandemic, so these tips may vary for a course that was recently moved to an online setting due to school cancellations. I’m sure as long as you communicate with your professors, they’ll be more than happy to help you out and work with you!

In addition, my course load is very heavily computer-based as I’m studying computer programming and development. If your courses are not computer-driven, they may be set-up differently than what I might mention in here, but most of these tips still apply!

Things To Do When You’re Stuck At Home

With the coronavirus outbreak causing people to stay at home, I thought I would share a list of ideas for those who are looking for ways to stay busy. Since I don’t want to spread the virus and everything is getting canceled and closing down anyways, it looks like I am going to be homebound for a while!

As an introvert, this isn’t a huge change for me. It’s actually giving me more time to accomplish my massive to-do list. I admit, I’m still disappointed because I actually do enjoy participating in large events, but I’m determined to look on the bright side. Being stuck at home will allow me to accomplish many creative and productive endeavors that I haven’t had the opportunity to work on yet!

Anyways, whether work is completely closed or if you’re working from home due to the virus, you’re bound to have more free time than you’re used to. I tried to incorporate a variety of activities-some are active, some are productive, and some are leisurely. I hope you are inspired by some of these!