APRU Quarantunes Competition Connects and Uplifts Student Communities through Music, Boosting Spirits during Ongoing Pandemic
Winners from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mexico, the Philippines, USA, Colombia and South Korea rise to better mental health and wellness
With virtually no international student mobility and physical classes halted, students are facing unprecedented disruptions to their studies and university experience. A study conducted this past summer by a higher education research consortium that includes APRU member University of California, Berkeley found that 35% of undergraduate students were positive for major depressive disorder, while 39% had generalized anxiety disorder, a much higher rate than years past. With anxiety prevalent across universities worldwide, APRU Plus provides innovative opportunities for collaboration to bridge the gap created by social distancing.
Conceived as a way to foster creativity and discussion around the importance of mental wellness during this challenging time, the Quarantunes competition gave students a new way to cope with isolation and come together to produce musical works that spread positivity. Each of the students’ submitted songs tells a unique COVID story that helps us see beyond the current difficulties to inspire hope for the future.
“‘Get Down’ is a song that combines dancy, hopeful music and reflective lyrics about the happenings right now. We hope to present an honest yet playful version of the world, inside which people acknowledge the flaws of the society but remain optimistic for a brighter future.” - National Taiwan University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong team
View highlight video and winning entries :
· 1st Prize (Tied)
- “Get Down” - National Taiwan University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- “Sonos Más” - Tecnológico de Monterrey
· 3rd Prize
- “Six Feet Apart” - University of the Philippines
· Special Prize
- “Golden Girl” - University of Southern California
- “Homenaje a Lucho Bermúdez” - Universidad de los Andes
- “We're All Heroes” - Yonsei University
To further connect students internationally, APRU also offers the APRU Virtual Student Exchange (VSE) Program, an exclusive opportunity to connect with peers from around the world to learn new knowledge and skills, exchange ideas and cultures, and develop connections vital for success. Visit here (https://vse.apru.org) to learn more.
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2021년 11월 4일 16:15