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In case you missed the last edition of our staff spotlight<\/a>, let’s check in with the rest of our admissions team to learn more about how they’ve made the most of their time working from home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What\u2019s keeping you entertained right now?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darcy: Trying new recipes (I made dumplings last night!), playing board games with my kids and sitting on our new deck while the sun goes down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate: Right now, I’m enjoying Parks & Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine on my streaming services. I also like playing board games and catching up on some small home improvement projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew: I live right on Hills Beach (1\/2 mile from campus!) so I’m enjoying the nice weather at the beach as much as I can. I’ve also started to bake and cook a lot more which has been new and exciting for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie: Walks with my dog, reading books and trying new baking recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth: Meeting with the admissions team, puzzles and the occasional video game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What’s your best #WorkFromHome tip?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darcy: Get up, get dressed, lots of strong coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate: I wear my blue-light glasses as much as possible! My eyes have truly appreciated the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew: Consistency in your routine. Set a daily routine for getting ready and starting work for the day, and keep it the same every day. Great coffee helps too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie: Make sure you have one thing each day to look forward to. Cookies, lunchtime walks and new movies are some of my favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth: Start a structured schedule\u2014 the more direction the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: What\u2019s your go-to app or website keeping you productive or happy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darcy: Tasty\u2014 love seeing the recipes in fast action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate: I’ve really enjoyed my daily Duolingo lessons to learn some basic language skills in Spanish and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew: I’m a huge YouTube fan\u2014 I watch lots of Bon Appetit and travel videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie: I\u2019ve really enjoyed finding new podcasts to listen to while I\u2019m working, but \u201cStuff You Should Know\u201d is my go-to podcast because I always learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth: Zoom has been instrumental in keeping me connected with students and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. What\u2019s your favorite #WorkFromHome treat?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darcy: Chocolate and coconut-covered almonds, chips and salsa, anything homemade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate: I think I have perfected my chocolate chip cookie recipe, but really anything sweet is a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew: I recently made sour cream and onion biscuits and english muffins, both from scratch. They’ve been a highlight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie: I could eat apples with peanut butter all day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth: Any homemade meal or dessert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What is your favorite memory from your fall travel season?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darcy: I love going to the Maine high schools and seeing the wonderful school counselors I’ve known for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kate: My favorite memory from fall travel was traveling throughout Asia, trying new foods and meeting students from all different backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew: I really enjoy exploring Pennsylvania and New Jersey when I can during my free time. There are a lot of great historical sites and parks I’ve learned a lot from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie: My favorite memory from this fall travel season was seeing families during college fairs that I had met on campus the previous summer. It made my day to see them again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth: I love connecting with students and families in Long Island and Connecticut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n