US college students call for refunds amid return to remote learning

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Students at colleges and universities across the country are beginning their semester just like they did at the beginning of the pandemic, sitting in front of their computer at home.

are calling for their universities to consider giving discounts or refunds for the spring semester, citing a remote start due to the omicron variant.

"I just really don't think going online is an appropriate and effective mechanism to do that," Meyer said. "I speak for myself and I think probably the vast majority of students, when I say that it's just a much lower quality of education online, the professors are the same caliber, obviously, but it's just so much harder to learn looking at a screen versus actually being in class and being able to engage with your professor and your peers," Meyer said.

An email sent to the George Washington University community states that all in-person gatherings should be held remotely, dining on campus will be available in a "grab and go" format, fitness centers on campus will be closed, athletic events will be held without fans, as well as club and intramural sports competitions canceled.

Washington DC, USA - December 28, 2017: George Washington University Medical Center with statue, sign and date founded entrance in evening "Yeah, I think that a lot of people have shared that belief, especially among students," Maday said. "I mean, it's clearly no secret that we are not getting the same education online as we would be in person."

 

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