Yesterday it was your first day of online school. You faced some
challenges but overall it was exciting experience to you. Write about your
experiences and feelings about the first day of online school.
Use proper format of diary entry.
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Universities around the world have had to adjust their teaching to now be carried out online in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out how this experience has impacted students, we spoke to four international students from St Petersburg University in Russia.
They shared their experiences of online learning, their tips for keeping productive during self-isolation and their thoughts on the future of education.
How has your university adjusted to online learning?
Keti Ignova (Master in Corporate Finance): From my point of view, the university did an amazing job switching to online learning. If I am not mistaken, this was done within just three days.
Kevin Ulrich (Master in Corporate Finance): I am generally good with IT skills, therefore it was very helpful for me to receive clear instructions on what to do. The professors know how to use the different tools accordingly and the classes were, therefore, interactive and pleasant to attend.
The exams were held online, however a couple of times we faced some issues because of the quality of internet connection and hardware used by the students. It would also be nice to have an official “video on” mode implemented by universities, in order to force every participant to switch on the video and microphone when needed. It makes the interaction more lively and human.