The NYU London community is staying connected and looking out for one another’s wellness, all virtually. The Student Life and Wellness committee staff members have created a number of resources to foster a sense of togetherness and warmth even while apart.
The NYU London Student Affairs team have been working on a whole host of events to try and engage students remotely. The website has a new section, “NYU London at Home.” Virtual London highlights a hand-picked selection of remote events and activities taking place across London and the UK. It offers quite a few ways to get a virtual glimpse of London, including a curated set of virtual tours, online exhibits, and recorded performances. Students can discover a great deal and “enjoy British culture from the comfort of your bed!” A great way to safely experience London at the moment. The team has also been engaging with students, both past and present, via social media, in particular via Instagram (@NYULondon).
According to Andrew Davidson, Student Life Coordinator, “NYU London’s Bingo was a huge success and so is the QuaranTIME series; a series of posts encouraging self-care during these difficult times.” Students are also quite active. The Global Ambassadors and Global Equity Fellow will be hosting Instagram takeovers in the coming weeks to talk about their lives during lockdown. Moreover, according to Davidson, “the weekly NYU London newsletter, the Sunday Sandwich, continues to be appreciated by the student population and the Bedford Square News, NYU London’s student-led news, are starting to take creative contributions from students.”
NYU London is also focused on wellness, which is so important during this challenging time. A new Wellness committee newsletter for staff and other outreach encourages the community to stay connected and to look out for one another. The newsletter contains wellness tips, including a section on COVID-19 and mental health. It reminds everyone about the NYU London Google+ community, has a staff quiz, a reminder about a virtual all staff happy hour, and more. A nice way to stay connected and positive during a challenging time!