Returning students have been at it since March, but for everyone this is their first full semester taking classes virtually. (Katherine Holland/CBC)For new students like Fraenkel, concerns may focus more on feeling isolated because they can't make new friends. For some, online works wellWashburn says for some students online education is a blessing — it offers independence and allows them to create their own structure. CBC News heard from several students who said online classes has saved them hours of commuting everyday so they can spend more time with friends and family. "With the lack of in-person office hours, some students are just straight up getting ghosted by their instructors," Mohamed said.

Source: CBC News November 08, 2020 15:00 UTC