In this issue: puns, the crown, and our favorite turnip, oh my!
Week 9:Keep calm edition.
Keep testing and mask on.
Tritons, please continue to protect and prevent, even post-vaccine. The real world is not a lab, and intricacies of vaccine effectiveness are being uncovered each day. Until this ‘demic is officially over: wear a mask, physically distance, test weekly and screen daily. While you're at it, get schooled by Schooley on this week’s TTT podcast. Because sooner is definitely better.
Surf or serve to prevent a surge.
In 2020, Spring (out)breaks at colleges across the country resulted in COVID surges coast-to-coast. A year later, we’re actively planning dozens of remote and (outdoor) in-person programs for you to enjoy as you stay safer by staying put. While we finalize our full schedule, RSVP for these 2021 offerings from Recreation.
How to combat Coronsomnia.
We know that nothing’s easier during a pandemic (except pulling off cas-leisure wear, and even that’s a stretch). For strategies to help with anything from forging meaningful relationships to getting a decent night’s sleep, we urge you to check out CAPS’ free daily drop-in workshops and group forums. International? My Student Support Program is available 24/7, wherever you are.
Everyone should be eligible to eat.
And now — thanks to a temporary CalFresh student rule — more Tritons will be able to receive food benefits each month. If you’re eligible for federal or state work study — or have a $0 expected family contribution via financial aid — the Basic Needs Hub can help you apply.
Vacc us anything.
You have questions about the vaccine. So do we, TBH. For answers to inquiries about vaccine eligibility, distribution, and more, please contact RTL@ucsd.edu, and visit the Return to Learn vaccination info page for all the news that’s fit to digitize.