By Alexis Rossi
Quinnipiac University students have taken their classes online for one week so far using the Zoom meeting software. Reactions have been mixed.
Nicole Gibson, Junior, Journalism and Theatre major
“I’m actually getting really used to the online learning style this semester. It provides more flexibility in my schedule, which I haven’t had for a while, with still being able to complete my school work. I feel like so far the classes are running well; one of them is dance-based where the class is constantly moving but my teacher has come up with ways to still fulfill that objective. The professors I admit are still getting used to it, as am I, but I feel confident that they’ll be more comfortable with it over time. I just had a minor internet connectivity issue during one of my advising meetings today, but we were able to continue what we both had to do.”
Raeanne Bryceland, Junior, Nursing major
“We are now doing lab simulations online. It’s been okay, but we are learning in the virtual lab about things that require hands on experience. It is difficult to feel prepared after watching only videos and listening to lectures. The class is a little different than most to put online since it’s supposed to be done in person. It’s been frustrating because I’m not getting the experience that I thought I would have from this.”
Samantha Simon, Sophomore, Journalism major
“Generally, I’m feeling really overwhelmed with classes being online. I didn’t realize how much I took for granted attending class in a regular classroom setting and overall just living on campus. I’m also finding it really hard to focus and get work done while home. I definitely miss the structure/routine I had at school because I was definitely more productive there. There just seems to be a big disconnect with understanding information through online work rather than an in person class for me. I’m definitely scared my GPA is going to suffer because of this adjustment, but I know professors are being as accommodating as they can because this is a weird time for all of us.”
Ryan Bowens, Sophomore, Film, Television, and Media Arts major
“I understand because of how serious the virus is but I don’t work well in online classes. A lot of my classes need one-on-one help. It’s not the same when it’s virtual. Especially my film classes. I still have to film just without any of the equipment which is pretty hard considering. I just feel like because it was such a sudden switch that no one expected it’s already going pretty bad. The classes I’m taking now are mostly for my major and this is all experience that I really needed to get on campus.”
Spencer Brown, Freshman, Accounting major
“When it comes to online courses, there are many external factors that come into play. It requires more independence, and doesn’t take into account the student’s life outside of classes. I feel that for everyone it is really stressful having these classes online and that it’s going to lead to lower grades. There’s not a lot of structure, and I feel like that’s something I really valued having on campus, especially with it being my second semester. My classes have been okay online, but I’m definitely not getting the experience that I was getting on campus. I’m losing a part of my first year on campus which is annoying too.”