Voice Box: WCC Students are Divided on In-Person Versus Online Learning

by ELLA SOTO
Contributor

Q: Which do you prefer, in-person or virtual classes?

Matteo Piper

“In-person for sure. I feel like there’s some things that just don’t translate virtually… in-person you get that real time benefit of clarifying stuff. Where if it was done virtually ‘oh my internet’s down…’ or there’s so much that can happen.”
Matteo Piper
Mechatronics

Kayla Johnson

“For my schedule now, I would prefer online learning. But, for some people it’s better hands on, I would do in-school.”
Kayla Johnson
Health Science

Reginald Johnson

“I prefer in-person. But, with this thing that we’re in, as of right now I’m kinda worried and whatnot that it’s gonna automatically flip to virtual learning. But I’d rather in-person.”
Reginald Johnson
Human Services

Rebecca White

“I actually thrive more online… My last two semesters were more successful for me than coming back.”
Rebecca White
Nursing Student

DuJuan Greene

“In-person. My own personal preference, I feel like it’s easier to learn. Being distant is kind of harder. You can’t really get a hands-on experience.”
DuJuan Greene
Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Jeremy Sheldon

“In-person is better for being able to talk to instructors, but if you have time constraints with a job or something else, learning virtually is better.”
Jeremy Sheldon
General Studies

Sam Corbin

“I did my first semester all online and it went really well. This semester is mostly virtual except for an in-person lab…I think it will be good to talk to teachers in person.”
Sam Corbin
Health Care

Helen Mencia

“In-person. Interaction with instructors is very important. You can ask questions right there an then, not wait until the end of classes.”
Helen Mencia
Health Sciences