Students readjust to in-person exams after a year of online learning

By Megan Barnes  Many students are excited to be back in person after over a year of Zoom classes, but their return has a few strings attached. Some relaxed their studying routines to adapt to the open-book, open-notes exams that were common during online school — and midterm season on campus proved that these new habits die hard. Before the pandemic, students usually took closed-book … Continue reading Students readjust to in-person exams after a year of online learning

Midterms lead to added stress for students without reliable internet access

by Hannah Ziegler A student’s midterm grade is typically the product of a lot of hard work and long hours spent studying. But, this year there may be another factor playing an important role for students at the University of Maryland: a reliable internet connection. At the beginning of the fall semester, this university’s administration knew that ensuring every student’s access to the internet would … Continue reading Midterms lead to added stress for students without reliable internet access