With this new, shorter online class day, Choate students have loads of extra time on their hands, obviously. Right?  For those of us living in countries or states with drastically different time zones from Wallingford’s, there is even more time in the day to adopt borderline nocturnal tendencies. Rather than drowning in boredom, let’s take this opportunity to do something everyone has wanted to do, but never had the chance to until now –– a full makeover! 

Ah yes, the oft-seen movie makeover; if there is one thing money-hungry producers can count on, it is teenage insecurity. Ever since Adam Eve’s 18th birthdays, creating a new self has become a dream of high school students across the globe. Dear readers, now is the chance to have your very own movie montage moment… if you choose to put in the work. The easy part has already been done –– no need to work around a busy class schedule for at least the next half year! Let us get started.

Conveniently, we are not in the middle of a massive natural disaster (knock on wood!), so the internet should be up and working. This means that online shopping is at your fingertips! The chance to order all those clothes you were not sure really fit your look has arrived! Make sure you post a #quarantineootd to Instagram so that followers can get accustomed to the new ~vibe~. Of course, no rebrand is complete without a change of hair style – if you are feeling particularly experimental, shave off your eyebrows. If not trendy yet, it will be soon. And your lack of eyebrows is sure to be a conversation starter!

You should also pick up a new habit to build a persona around. Nothing screams “rebrand” more than a hobby that is your only defining characteristic! Decorate your entire room using only Urban Outfitters dorm décor to show how quirky you are. Become the person to talk to if someone ever needs information on rare Australian bugs! Goliath stick insect, anyone?

With these tips, your new lewk will certainly be noticed by all. Never fear –– even if quarantine is not lifted for the rest of your high school career. Just make sure to tilt your computer camera down so everyone can catch your fun new clothing. Good luck!