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Study Hal: Week 16 – Drifting Off

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It’s the first week of classes! How’s everyone doing? Hal’s taking all his classes remotely this semester, and it’s already off to a roaring start. Hal usually tries to schedule most of his classes on the same day, but with three long classes today, he told me he’s regretting that strategy.

Despite being an early bird and a bookworm, Hal had some trouble staying awake and tuning in today. That siren song of summertime is still trying to pull him in! He promised me he’s going to get more sleep and take more breaks to stretch, but he also said he’s going to keep a caffeinated drink with him at all times. What’s your strategy to stay focused?

In case you missed it, Hal is a U-M student who shared his exploits over the summer. He’s going to continue to share his experiences from home this school year! Check out the Study Hal tag to see more.

Study Hal: Week 15 – Favorite Spot

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It’s the last week before school! Hal has been trying to finish his book before classes start again. His favorite spot is his hammock, which he usually sets up in the Diag, but is now up in the back yard! The only problem? Sparky likes the hammock a lot, too.

What are some of the things you’re going to be doing with the last bit of summer? Hal’s looking forward to tasty fall treats, but he’s going to miss reading outside!

In case you’ve missed it, Hal is a U-Mich student who’s been at his childhood home all summer, and will be sharing his remote experience this term! Check back weekly for new videos, or check out the Study Hal tag to see his past exploits.

Study Hal: Week 14 – Snooze Button

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Hal’s usually a morning person, but lately, he savors sleeping in. He sets multiple alarms and puts his planner next to his bed to keep himself from snoozing all day. Glancing through his planner today, though, it seems like it finally sunk in just how few days until school starts. Hal could have sworn it was still April! Even though Hal’s staying virtual this term, he’s got a few video chat 8:30s, so he’s not wasting any more of his sleep-in days. His advice this week is to rest up and get ready for a semester unlike any other!

Hal is a U-Mich student who’s been staying home all summer, and will be home this semester, too! Check out his weekly exploits through the Study Hal tag.

Study Hal: Week 13 – Tailgating

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Despite his nerdy appearance, Hal really loves going to Michigan football games. So, he was rightfully disappointed to hear that fall football was called off. While Hal would rather miss one season to ensure everyone can enjoy many more, he still wanted to find a way to solve his Big House Blues.

That’s when Hal realized there are a ton of games he’s never watched! He broke out the tailgating gear, cooked up some jalepeño poppers, and found an archived game to watch. Today, we watched the Michigan v. Ohio State game from 1977! Hal’s biggest takeaways? The marching band has sped up the tempo of all the songs since then, and the modern helmets are cooler.

If you’re feeling bummed about the sports season cancellations, I highly recommend you try this out yourself! Hal wants to know for next time, what past Michigan football game is your favorite?

In case you’ve missed out on our previous episodes, Hal is a U-M student staying home for the summer of 2020. He’s back every week with something new to share, so search the Study Hal tag for more!

Study Hal: Week 12 – Cooped Up

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This weekend we saw some heavy rain. The rain itself wasn’t all bad. Hal enjoyed the time to take it easy and finish up his book! But Hal’s dog, Sparky, was not as excited. He’s used to playing outside, so being inside all day gave him a ton of pent-up energy!

Finding a bright side can be important, too. At least the rain cooled the weather down. Now Sparky can go out and stay out for longer!

Hal’s a U-Mich student who’s around every week to share his experience this summer. Check out the Study Hal tag if you’d like to see more!

Study Hal: Bonus! Behind The Scenes

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Hey friends! Today I’m bringing you something a little different: a behind-the-scenes vlog about how I make the Study Hal videos! The video is a crash course in my process, including how I made the Hal puppet, how I come up with ideas, and timelapse footage of the animation process.

Let me tell you first-hand, there is a huge amount of work that goes into stop-motion videos. As short and silly as Study Hal is, each video takes hours to prep for, shoot, and edit. From characters and props to audio, almost everything in these videos is crafted by someone behind the screen. In the case of Study Hal, that person is me!

I hope you find the video entertaining and that you’re staying well. I look forward to sharing the next Study Hal video with you on Tuesday!