Today, many things, if not everything, is done with a hint of technology. The global world has gone virtual. Everyone and everything is connected on some level. So it comes as no surprise that online classes are a thing. I mean, who didn’t see that coming?

Of course, technology has always had its pros and cons. Mainly because things that are fueled by technology can easily go bad – take, for example, social media. Depending on how you use it and for what purposes exactly, it can make or break your message.

Online classes are a little bit more tricky. You ultimately have less control and are being “lead” by a superior figure on the other side of the screen. And for that reason, I believe online classes are all about luck. You take the risk and you just have to deal with what you end up with. It can either be the best decision you made or the worst.

Seja Alkhatib, senior, shared her thoughts about taking online classes.

“Taking an online class can be a hit or miss, and is one of those ‘risks’ I am willing to take in order to save any amount of time during my busy schedule. Online classes are great, in my opinion, if you’re taking an AOK because you generally save more time and they’re not as demanding,” Alkhatib said. “On the other hand-there are those professors that take their online course a bit too seriously and give you a load of work to make up for that missed class time.”

There are many factors that lead to students taking online classes, and saving time is definitely one of them. Whenever I’ve taken an online class, I’ve made sure to schedule it around my toughest semesters. Online classes should help you by allowing you to work on your own time – if the professor doesn’t have ridiculous deadlines and expectations.

Which begs the questions, what do you do when you are completely blindsided by the expectations of a course? I don’t know, but it happens, and I believe in you.

If you were put in that situation, would you ever take another online class? Gjek Vukelj, junior, gave us an answer.

“If it’s not demanding and I only have to do one short assignment per week, I usually do not mind it. However, right now I’m in an extremely demanding online course that requires me to spend a lot of time on it – more than a normal class would,” Vukelj said. “And for this reason I honestly wish I never took it. I will continue to try and make the best out of it but in the future, my first pick will definitely be going to class in person.”

Cecile Barmoen, senior, had a different answer regarding online classes. “I really enjoy taking them, because I feel like I get more out of the class than sitting in the actual class. Also, I can divide my work around my schedule and work at my own pace,” she said.

 What are your thoughts about online classes? Let your fellow students know!