San Jose State University administration’s decision to temporarily transition back to remote learning until Feb. 14 was the right call, even if it isn’t the decision most students wanted.
It’s no secret we’re collectively exhausted with the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can willfully ignore the dangers of the COVID-19 virus.
Following the holidays, California’s coronavirus cases spiked so high it broke records for the most positive cases recorded in one day, according to a Jan. 4 Mercury News article.
On Jan. 12, the day SJSU interim president Steve Perez announced the move to remote instruction, the daily average of positive COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County was 4,861 and hospitalizations rates were up 98%, according to the New York Times COVID-19 tracker.
The spike was equal parts distressing and terrifying. It was a wake up call, reminding us we are still in a pandemic.
Those numbers also begged the question: is sitting in a classroom worth adding to those numbers? It’s not.
Am I tired of Zoom? Yes. Do I feel like I’m losing out on some of the college experience? Sure. Do I wish school officials would have made their announcement before I bought my $192 parking permit? Of course. But right now it’s more important to stifle COVID-19’s spread to protect our community.
Besides, there are numerous benefits to remote learning.
An advantage of remote learning is that we can learn from anywhere with access to Wi-Fi.
As Valentine's Day approaches, many might want to go on a romantic getaway with their partners. Thanks to online instruction, this will be an option for students.
Or maybe you’ll be a little tight on cash the week before Valentine's Day because of a jumbo teddy bear you’ve bought your special someone. Remote learning is the best way to make sure you always eat at home, making both your wallet and your mom proud.
The average commercially-produced meal costs $13 while the average meal prepared at home costs only $4, according to a July 22, 2021 Money Under 30 article.
Started by David Weliver back in 2006, Money Under 30 is a personal finance site that aims to help young adults make informed decisions with their money, according to the Money Under 30’s webpage.
One of the biggest obstacles preventing people from eating at home is time, according to a March 14, 2017 Science Daily article.
Science Daily reports on the latest scientific discoveries in health, technology and the environment, according to its webpage.
On my drive home after a long day of school and work, the last thing I look forward to is cooking myself a healthy meal. I want something quick, filling, and if it happens to be nutritious, that's just gravy.
But when I’m already home, I’m more encouraged to get creative in the kitchen.
I look forward to seeing how many vegetables of different colors I can prepare in one dish because I’m cutting back on my commute time.
Saving money is a big part of what makes remote learning so advantageous for broke college students. We’re saving money not only on food but also gas and parking passes (unless, like me, you already bought one).
Realistically, remote learning isn’t the best and after about two years, I know I’m desperate to begin learning again without having to see my own reflection staring back at me in a small square.
But we’ve made it this far, what’s two more weeks of online classes?
