{"id":3071,"date":"2020-03-29T09:21:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T09:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/?p=3071"},"modified":"2021-02-04T10:00:38","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T10:00:38","slug":"celebrate-your-graduation-in-a-social-distancing-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/celebrate-your-graduation-in-a-social-distancing-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ways to Celebrate Your Graduation in a Social Distancing Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The spread of the Coronavirus has been a trying time for\nmany people, and the need for social distancing has left people feeling like\ntheir lives are falling apart. From planned vacations to large social events,\neverything is being pushed aside in order to keep the virus under control. For\ncollege students set to graduate, this especially sucks.                                             <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all that hard work, you will absolutely want to\ncelebrate your achievements. And why shouldn\u2019t you? Graduation is a big deal!\nThere are plenty of celebration options available that can be fun without the\nrisk of infecting yourself or others with COVID19. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/strong> \u2013 Graduation annihilation! The world of online gaming opens up a ton of possibilities for social interaction, and one of the most popular is Fortnite. So, why not grab your friends, form a team and celebrate by spending the night massacring the competition together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2<\/strong> \u2013 Rampant digital violence has never felt so responsible, but there are tamer options out there for the otherwise inclined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3<\/strong> \u2013 Minecraft, for example! The great thing about sandbox games is they can be anything you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4<\/strong> \u2013 So, get some friends together and have a team build, create some games, or simply hang out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5<\/strong> \u2013 For a lot of people, a big part of any graduation party is getting all dressed up. Well, that can also be accommodated. First things first, you don\u2019t need the robes! So order some cool new clothes online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/strong> \u2013 Then let’s put together a look, preferably something classy! Just because you\u2019re exercising social distancing doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on showing off your outfit, and getting feedback from your friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7<\/strong> \u2013 Also wouldn\u2019t hurt to make them jealous of how you\u2019ve been keeping in shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8<\/strong> \u2013 From webcams to FaceTime, all you need to do is grab your clothes, gather your makeup, and try out a few things on over video chat together? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9<\/strong> \u2013 One thing you could try is a Smilebox LIVE party<\/a>! Our conference app is perfect for group interactions of all kinds. And they\u2019re not alone! Social Distancing is a great chance for you to get acquainted with other online tools.         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10<\/strong> \u2013 You could utilize the video chat feature on the popular chat app – Discord! After all- invite-only servers prevent party crashers, right? Plus, if you\u2019re gaming, you can link the two together! Sinergy is awesome. But what if you want to go viral (Pun intended)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11<\/strong> \u2013 You could create your own hashtag!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12<\/strong> \u2013 Snap a photo of you in your graduation party gear, write some thoughts about your time in college, then unleash your content onto social media with your own version of #COVID19Grad2020, all for you and your friends. Who knows – maybe you\u2019ll start trending! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13<\/strong> \u2013 If you want to have even more fun, why not take advantage of social media\u2019s latest trend, and take the party to TikTok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14<\/strong> \u2013 Using the popular video-sharing app, you could cut loose with family members or those staying with you. Or you could even team up for a TikTok Duet to recreate your favourite college memories, or battle it out for funniest video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019d rather have something more casual to do, then maybe it\u2019s time to Netflix and Graduate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16<\/strong> \u2013 The first thing you\u2019ll want to do is grab your favourite snacks. If your local takeaway services are still delivering – contact them. They need the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17<\/strong> \u2013 What are you going to watch? Maybe you could binge a series, or grab something scary for some thrills! Maybe stay on theme with shows that have to do with college graduation\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18<\/strong> \u2013 Then, simply install the NetflixParty extension to Chrome. This will help synch up all your streams as a group and even provide a chat bar for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19<\/strong> \u2013 So, whether you\u2019re dressed up or casual, you\u2019ll be able to share the same experiences together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20<\/strong> \u2013  So, don\u2019t let social distancing get you down. You and your friend can still celebrate your graduation from the safety of your home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The spread of the Coronavirus has been a trying time for many people, and the need for social distancing has left people feeling like their lives are falling apart. From planned vacations to large social events, everything is being pushed aside in order to keep the virus under control. For college students set to graduate, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n