#Stayhome: Nour El Darsa

Nour El Darsa  talks about using downtime during the pandemic to develop and nurture healthy habits.

What has been the biggest challenge for you during the past few weeks of social distancing?

Nour El Darsa: The biggest challenge is not being able to socially interact with people. It can really be tough especially when you are extraverted. That being said, I have accumulated a lot of healthy habits, and exercising happens to be one of them.  I will definitely continue exercising after this pandemic comes to an end.

 Do you have any tips for SCS students on how to stay social while physical distancing?

Nour El Darsa: I recommend walking on a treadmill to relieve the stress, anxiety, and depression many people experience throughout the day. Listening to music while cooking or stretching can also help pass the time. Using social media platforms such as Zoom or Skype allows people to stay connected with family back home and with friends. We should also recognize those who continue to pursue their education through online courses, which is another effective way to cope with these challenging circumstances. Let us stay positive, support one another, take chances, dream big, and above all, believe in ourselves. If you have made it this far, stay optimistic and keep up the great work.

Do you have a favourite book, article, workout routine, movie or TV series, playlist, or anything else to recommend to students?

Nour El Darsa: On Netflix, I would recommend “Suits”. For fitness, I would recommend pilates. For books, I would recommend:

•  « The culture Map » by Erin Meyer, breaking through the invisible boundaries of global business.
•  « Put your dream, to the test » by John Maxwell
•  « The law of business organizations » by Robert Hamilton, Jonathan Macey, and Douglas Moll
•  « Les deux premieres minute d’une rencontre » by Lyne Sperandio