How the youth is capitalising on lockdown time

Yash More, Third Year-Printing and Packaging, SIES Graduate School of Technology

1. Where are you? Which song describes your state now?
A: I'm currently in the comfort of my home. If I had to choose a song that would describe my current state, it'd be Pompeii by Bastille.

2. How do you stay connected with colleagues and partners?
A: I stay connected through calls, texts and various online gaming platforms for a change of atmosphere.

3. How much time do you dedicate to official work?
A: On most days, it is two to three hours of solid, productive work but I'm hoping to increase it as I am getting used to this new arrangement.

4. One thing about print / packaging that you miss?
A: Prior to the lockdown, I was working as an intern at a printing press which consisted of different printing processes. I miss the feel of the freshly printed labels and observing the labels as they were being printed.

5. One book which you hope to read during the lockdown?
A: There's no particular book, but it is my aim to finish as many Stephen King titles as I can.

6. One new task you have learnt since the lockdown
A: I haven't exactly learnt, but I'm learning to code computer programs, hoping it willl help me in the future. In addition to that, I am assisting my mother in cooking as well.

7. Something that made you smile in these dire times? A film or a comment?
A: There have been numerous instances that have brought a smile on my face. If I had to pick one, I would say it is the show called Seinfeld which has been a major mood booster. It is filled with interesting gags and irony.

Shriya Shyam, second year- Print and Media Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology 

1. Where are you? Which song describes your state now?
I'm currently in Mumbai and the only song I can think as of now is It's Corona time by Red Knight.

2. How do you stay connected with colleagues and partners?
Thanks to social media there multiple platforms to stay connected with your loved ones like Whatsapp, Instagram and the best of all, Google Duo.

3. How much time do you dedicate to official work?
Right now, I am trying to stay mentally and physically active. I spend around two to three hours in the afternoon studying or learning a new skill.

4. One thing about print / packaging that you miss?
As a student, I really miss my classes and teachers. 

5. One new task you have learnt since the lockdown
Surprisingly, I can work in the kitchen without hurting myself and cooking isn't that bad of a chore anymore.

6. Something that made you smile in these dire times? A film or a comment?
In these circumstances, the biggest smile I've been able to pull off is when I've been on a video call with my friends from college.