Students used to joke that @UofT doesn’t close for anything less than a world war. But, as #COVID19 lockdowns started around the world, universities shut their doors. So how lonely is this year on campus? Read more here: thewalrus.ca/a-lonely-year-… By @jadinengan
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Around 2 million students enrol at Canadian postsecondary institutions each year. This year, however, enrolment is down. @jadinengan spoke to students across Canada about how the pandemic has heightened existing problems and inequalities. thewalrus.ca/a-lonely-year-… 2/5
Despite how educators and students feel about it, online learning will likely be the norm well beyond 2021. Several schools have already committed to offering many winter 2021 classes exclusively online. Read @jadinengan's full piece here thewalrus.ca/a-lonely-year-… 3/5
Postsecondary students have been thrust into more uncertainty than their demographic has seen in decades, and the new academic year looks to be the loneliest on record—a spike in the mental health crisis that has been unfolding on campuses for years. thewalrus.ca/a-lonely-year-… 4/5
What will the pandemic mean for the future of campus community and culture? What will postsecondary look like in the years to come? Read the full article by @jadinengan here: thewalrus.ca/a-lonely-year-… 5/5
Are you a postsecondary student? What has this semester been like for you with #COVID19 and remote learning? Share your experience below 👇👇👇👇👇

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