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Perks of Online Learning

Summer is winding down, which means the Fall 2020 semester is upon us. And it's definitely going to be different than any other semester we've ever experienced. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of instruction at many colleges, Dabney included, will take place online. Sure, online learning has its downsides - instruction can't be as hands-on, students (especially first-year college students) miss out on the classroom experience, and it's more difficult to ask questions and have class discussions in real-time. This can be frustrating, but online learning truly has its perks, too. And while we're all in this together (hopefully temporarily) we should begin to appreciate the positive sides of learning online! First, you don't have to worry about what you're going to wear. Whether your class is online anytime or on Zoom with a set schedule, you don't have to think about finding a clean outfit that matches. You also don't have to think about what the we...