This is the very first time that we will experience a learning method through online classes and modular for all students from all around the world.

No matter how much we reveal that the students, teachers and goverment are not 100% ready to undergo this drastic transition, many are expected to continue their education through online classes due to some reasons. The situation right now is like walking in a thin ice, everyone is cautious and scared to get infected and many families are also suffering financially. Not all parents have the capabilities to provide gadgets and stable internet for their children especially if they are already having a hard time putting food on their tables.

Personally, I will give this year a chance to experience online class not because I want to try it but because time is really precious for my course. The moment I decide to stop, I will miss my lessons and forget even more what I learned for the past years. Ultimately, the reason why I will continue is because the timeline is crucial for us Accountancy students here in the Philippines. The moment the reign of President Duterte ends by 2022, one of the most crucial change would be the Taxation reform in the country which means everything that I learned about Taxation would be useless. Which also means that I will have a hard time reviewing for the board exam.

No matter how much I support Academic Freeze, I know that I will not totally benefit from it which may sound selfish but truth is, I just want to finish and graduate on time. If I have to deal with a lot of anxiety or stress because of online class, I will do it still for my family.

Here are some ways we can overcome the new method of learning this time of Global crisis: The new normal

1. Manage your time WISELY

We all know that most students like me who are not privileged enough, will have a hard time managing our time. Responsibilities are not just overwhelming in school but also in our very own homes. Students are daughters/sons as well. We don't get to just focus all our energy in doing our school requirements but also our requirements in the house such as doing the house chores and helping our parents with their business or looking after our siblings.

This time, what we can do is the balance our time for both demanding responsibilities. First, uninstall all apps that redirect your attention to other non-academic things. Delete it for now because remember, online class is fast phased that the sooner its over, the more time you can spend with your family.

• You can have a to-do list to know what is needed to be done sooner and report the deadlines of each to manage where you will focus your time for the mean time.

• Focus your energy in finishing first the important tasks before you do the things that makes you forget about school. For example, focus first in your readings and assignments before you watch a movie for 2 hours.

• Don't waste your time with useless overthinking. Remain sharp in the important matters that need your intelligence and deep thinking.

• Reward yourself but don't lose momentum. Be productive in both school and house chores so you can feel better at the end of the day. Treating yourself with quality sleep and bondingg with your loved ones are the best kinds of reward you can give for youself.

• Tandaan: Ang tulog, nababawi. Ang grades, hindi!

Don't memorize but UNDERSTAND

As I have said, online class is fast-phased. You have to stay sharp and committed in doing your requirements on time and acing your quizzes and major exams.

• Remember the lessons by heart. Make an effort to make reviewers that will help you a lot even after for the next topics. Train both your body and brain to communicate with one another.

• Absorb when you can still absorb. Our homes can be very distracting. We can't always do something about it. Sometimes, we choose to study during night time. Study when you know that you understand and not pretend that you do when you are actually are a mess inside your head.

  Note: It is advisable to study during day time, preferably, around 6am where our brains are functioning at 100%.

• Don't forget to refresh your mind whenever you are memorizing. Take short breaks. Make some acronyms. Do what makes you confident in memorizing by heart.

• If you don't understand, ask. Your teachers/professors are there to help us comprehend. Even our friends can help us understand complicated lessons so don't hesitate to ask for help.

  Note: Your professors are also humans with their own family and responsibilities. Try to communicate with them during class or office hours as much as possible.

Set an inspiration to MOTIVATE you

Knowing that we are at our houses, our inspirations are just around the corner so don't hesitate to lean on them when you feel burried with school stuffs and remain motivated

• Our motivations live with us normally so getting inspired is not that hard. Choose to be inspired when you feel lacking and empty from all your tasks on your palms.

• Don't think that you are wasting your time studying when it is for your future ahead of you.

• Stay excited with what you are doing.

Charge yourself

Like our gadgets, students and teachers also lose power to move and be productive so don't forget to charge.

• Take a deep breathe and clearn your mind with other rubbish thoughts.

• Be mindful with your surroundings. If they are having fun, you can still join them.

• Don't be scared to have your own fun through listening to some musics and watching films that makes you happy.

Find Happiness in LITTLE things

This journey will surely drain us but let us be happy for all the little things we have right now: complete and healthy family.

• Don't be too burdened and overly worried from this method of learning.

• Breathe, look around and find reasons to smile. Nourish your time to become pro in using online tools and applications that you may use even after this new normal.

We all want to skip this stressful and cautious time but we can't. For now, we can be equipped with the new normal through accepting this challenge and overcome it with the people we love. You are lucky to have the opportunity to learn during this pandemic so be more grateful that He let you continue your studies. Those who chose to not enroll are not wrong, they have the rights to choose whatever they want for themselves. They have reasons that are not beyond our control.

Let's just get this online learning over and done with.