How the youth is capitalising on lockdown time
Though the outbreak of Covid-19 has cast a dark spell on people all over the world, some young minds are busy searching and trying new things sitting in the comfort of their homes.
We talk to some young friends of PrintWeek, and find out how they are utilising their time at home during lockdown
03 Apr 2020 | 632 Views | By PrintWeek Team
Pratik Hota, Third Year-Printing and Packaging, SIES Graduate School of Technology
1. Where are you? Which song describes your state now?
Currently trapped at my house. Songs which describes my state of mind would be Cradles by Sub Urban and Believer by Imagine dragons
2. How do you stay connected with colleagues and partners?
To stay connected with my friends, I use apps like Google Duo and Skype. I also like playing online games like Fortnite and Counter Strike.
3. How much time do you dedicate to official work?
We have been given assignments and assessments which are posted on the Google Classroom. I dedicate around one or two hours per day depending on that.
4. One thing about print / packaging that you miss?
I miss lectures about print and packaging taught in the college. I also miss the packaged junk foods.
5. One book which you hope to read during the lockdown?
I don’t read much, but I want to finish a book which I stopped reading mid-way: The Crowd by Gustave Le Bon.
6. One new task you have learnt since the lockdown
I am trying to focus on myself and my physique. Apart from that, I am learning about a sound production software.
7. Something that made you smile in these dire times? A film or a comment?
There are many shows like Friends, How I Met Your Mother, That 70’s Show. Apart from these, I am also watching many stand-up comedy shows.
Akhil Vaidyanathan, Third Year-Printing and Packaging, SIES Graduate School of Technology
I am currently in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai. The song which describes my state is All Is Well from the movie Three Idiots.
2. How do you stay connected with colleagues and partners?
To stay connected I video call my friends, play online games like Psych and share memes.
3. One thing about print / packaging that you miss?
Learning new concepts and technologies about the industry.
4. One book which you hope to read during the lockdown?
The Cuckoo's Calling by J. K. Rowling.
5. Something that made you smile in these dire times? A film or a comment?
An Amazon Prime TV series called Fleabag.