Coronavirus | ‘Set routines, find new hobbies and reach out if things get tough’ Updated: Updated: Webinar discusses effects of pandemic and virtual learning on students Share Article Webinar discusses effects of pandemic and virtual learning on students Over the past year, the pandemic has affected students enormously. To help them cope, the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in association with The Hindu, hosted a webinar on ‘Helping Students Navigate the Uncertainties during the Pandemic’. The session began with Nandini Raman, consultant counsellor, corporate trainer and columnist, discussing the effects of the pandemic and virtual learning on students. She talked about the increasing number of students who are feeling overwhelmed, fatigued and heading towards a burnout. Some of the challenges reported included trouble staying focused, anxieties from being indoors, addiction to gadgets and frustrations with online classes. She advised students to set routines, find new hobbies, look after their health and to not hesitate to reach out if things get tough.