September in Review
The Fall 2020 semester is certainly one that I will never forget. After graduating from Tulane University in 2018, I made the decision to return to graduate school this semester. However, I am one of a few students who chose to learn remotely from my respective hometown in Nashville, TN. Based on my observations so far, classes go smoother when there is some procedure/expectation set. Professors all have different preferences regarding communication options b/w chat, raising a hand, etc. It is also helpful to communicate if they want videos on or off, audio muted when not talking, etc. most of my professors have checked in with our remote status, as well as encouraged us to reach out and chat, basically keeping up the human side of learning that can be critical to a wholistic schooling experience. I'm appreciative of how swiftly some of my professors have adapted to the COVID-19 situation. Some have offered flexibility on deadlines and others have adapted their syllabi to a virtua