Overcoming the coronavirus THE UP WAY - and still ensuring that the Finish Line is Yours!
Because I am a UP student I choose to:
Click on the images below to be directed to the relevant page.
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
Three important things (visit https://sacoronavirus.co.za/home for more):
2. The most common symptoms are:
If you have these symptoms visit https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/29/getting-sick-during-lockdown/
or find out how you as a student can be assisted by UP by clicking here
3. Tips to protect yourself
 |
 |
|---|
Coronavirus contact details
 |
Official Toll Free Call Center
|
|---|---|
| For frequently asked questions about Covid19 visit https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq |
We are here for you!
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
For all general queries email: [email protected]
Working from home during the lockdown period may be challenging as all our regular routines are disrupted. This is the time to take responsibility for your academic success by maintaining your normal routines as much as possible.
How can you do that? You can do it the UP WAY (read more here)
Let's learn online - find out more here.
Access everything you need to continue learning, without the data costs, through the UP Connect platform.
We are here for you!
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
For all general queries email: [email protected]
We find ourselves in uncertain times; this may cause you to feel anxious. Here are a few things you could do to reduce some of that anxiety.
In these stressful times, it’s essential to try to manage our own anxiety and do our best not to pass it on to others. We can do this by doing a simple activity called pockets. Fill the following two pockets:
Click on the image below to enlarge the "Things I can/cannot control circle"
We are here for you!
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
For all general queries email: [email protected]
As you will know by now, anybody can get infected with the coronavirus. In the unfortunate event that you should get infected, you do not need to feel ashamed or guilty.
Remember, you are more than a coronavirus and the chances are excellent that you will recover from this virus: 82% of COVID-19 cases are mild: patients only experience a slight fever, fatigue and a cough (https://sacoronavirus.co.za/).
As responsible UP students and citizens of our beloved country, it is also our duty not to stigmatise others. Here is some vital information shared by UNICEF:
WHY IS COVID-19 CAUSING SO MUCH STIGMA? (Click here for to see the full article)
The level of stigma associated with COVID-19 is based on three main factors:
It is understandable that there is confusion, anxiety, and fear among the public. Unfortunately, these factors are also fuelling harmful stereotypes.
WHAT IS THE IMPACT?
Stigma can undermine social cohesion and prompt possible social isolation of groups, which might contribute to a situation where the virus is more, not less, likely to spread.
This can result in more severe health problems and difficulties controlling a disease outbreak.
Stigma can:
We are here for you!
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
For all general queries email: [email protected]
How can I help loved ones who fall in a high risk group?
Are you caring for a loved one who falls into the high-risk category for Covid19?
According to the South African Government’s website (https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq) those at higher risk of contracting the virus include
Here’s what you can do (https://www.health.com/news/caregivers-high-risk-family-members-coronavirus):
If you suspect that a loved one may be feeling depressed, click here for tips on dealing with the situation.
Lockdown is here and it is up to each of us to make the most of this time. Here are a few suggestions to make your time pleasant and meaningful.
o Listen to messages from fellow students (click here) and encourage others.
o Put together a few playlists – keep them upbeat, relaxing or uplifting and dance because this time, no one is watching.
o Keep a journal. Journaling is a great way to keep in touch with your feelings and to keep a record to look back on later.
o Take an online class or download a fun app, for instance learning to redecorate your room.
o Clean and organise: This is a practical thing that you can control. A neat environment aids clear thought and happy feelings.
o Meditate for 10-20 minutes each day.
o Exercise at home. There are many wonderful options.
▪ build your own bootcamp track;
▪ dance to fast-paced music;
▪ do stretch exercises; and
▪ many more.
o Read. This may be the time to read that book you never have time for! Go on, get lost in a good book, have fun with webtoons or listen to an audiobook (you can even multitask here)
o Find a hobby and schedule it in your weekly routine. Hobbies could include things such as making art, singing, journaling, gardening or even being useful to others)
o Learn a new language by using an app such as Duolingo.
o Watch some feel-good TV (documentaries or movies that make you laugh or that inspire you are great options)
o Release your inner chef and cook your favourite dish, or learn to cooik something new.
o Camp in your garden or inside your house – be creative, use bed sheets or blankets if you do not have a tent.
o Follow your heart – schedule times where you can do anything you want to or nothing at all – don’t feel pressured!
You may also want to watch 15 Self Care Ideas for Coronavirus Quarantine (Selfcare Stay-cation) (https://youtu.be/AQxpQ94Euic)
We are here for you!
Contact your Faculty Student Advisor (FSA) or Student Counselling Services or Student Health Services
For all general queries email: [email protected]
Copyright © University of Pretoria 2024. All rights reserved.
Virtual Campus
Get Social With Us
Download the UP Mobile App