About the Distance Learning Period

     Distance learning again. It has been a year since the last time distance learning. I remember that I was extremely ecstatic when hearing the distance learning information last year because I really hated the previous school, it was like a hell for me. And when I no longer need to stay in the school, see the teachers, the classmates, and all the things there, it was kind of spiritual relieving.

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     However, I am not over the moon at all this time, and I don’t even want to go back home for distance learning. I have never liked physical class that much before. Compared with online classes, physical ones are more attractive. First, I like interaction with classmates. I am used to chatting with classmates during the time before having classes or break time. However, it is impossible to chat with them during the google meeting class since it will be very embarrassing. Also, the feeling of talking to people in person can be very different from online (on social media such as Line, Instagram, etc.) I also like the physical interaction with people, like hugging as an example. But all these things cannot be realized during the online classes, which disappoints me a lot.

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     The feeling of having physical classes is also contrasting to the online ones. I am not the kind of person who is very self-regulated and require the environment to make me concentrate on classes or studying. Due to distance learning, I returned home (for some reasons). And I find out that I have difficulty focusing on learning and studying at home which is too comfortable and familiar. For me, studying at home lacks the feeling of obligation to learn (that is motivation). In the school, teachers and students are surrounding me. Therefore, there will be a “formal feeling” while having classes. It is really tough for me to be self-disciplined at home. (For some reason, I don’t study outside.)

     But the most frustrating thing about having no physical classes is that I cannot dance with my friends, which upsets me a lot. Dancing with people after a tiresome-whole day can be the most fantastic thing for me, and also, energizes me. I miss my friends in the clubs very much and those practicing times. In the end, I just want to say to the pandemic: please don’t bother our university life again. Hopefully, there won’t be online classes again.