Not sure if I should go back to school during covid.  IT would be remote so physically there is no danger.
.It was pretty good.  No delay, I liked the part where it says the other person is "inputing" makes you feel like the person is responding.
The time to be matched was very long.  i waited nearly 10 minutes
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Hi Not sure if I should return to school during covid
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your school doesn't offer remote learning?
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It does, but typically we have study groups in person which I find very helpful
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you can still do that online instead of in person
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My am anxious I will do poorly with out the study groups
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I understand how you may feel that way, it's easy to feel anxious when something you do so frequently gets taken away
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The school is expensive and I dont want to have to redo a class if I am not passing. I ended up stopping school last time because Covid started, but its been almost a year, and I feel that I will never finish if I dont go back during spring semester.
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Your worry is very understandable, have you talked to your professors about that to see what they can help?
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I have not because I am not currently enrolled. I have talked to admissions who said I can wait or restart when ever I wish.
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that sounds great. I find that your mindset is very important, you can only finish great if you feel at ease. Why don't you just wait and study on your own first, and officially start when you feel reassured?
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My only concern on waiting is how long do I wait? It does not seem like COVID is going away any time soon. In fact the number of cases in California where I live are rising substancially. I cant advance in my career if I dont get a degree, so its such a double edged sword!
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How about create an online study group with your friends if you need to get a degree in time. Either Zoom or Skype is user friendly
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Dont you have to pay for those?
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Oh no, you don't even have to install Zoom. I have been in a lot of Zoom conference where I simply access through the link they give me
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well that sounds reassuring.
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yeah, so don't be too pessimistic. There are always solutions. Other than group study, are there any reasons you worry about school?
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Well money of course, but thats what financial aid is for. My biggest worry was how to collaborate and study in a world where we cant get together
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if you prefer to be able to discuss in person, how about do an in person meeting at the park or open space? That way you can keep your distance
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Thanks for your input, it gives me a different perspective to think about, and would present some options I hadnt thought about. you have a good night, i appreciate the advise.
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