ONLINE LEARNING & MENTAL HEALTH

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[celiaargent]

Studying law for 1, 5 years online actually helped me concentrate on my studies like never before. All i could think of were grades. I did achieve the highest grades, but mentally speaking was drained. Did’t even feel that happy about my results, was simpy happy that it’s over. I think for those, who take uni seriously, online classes were, as you said, the lonely experience. Thanks God those days are over. Offline is much better.

[azadamammadzada]

You're absolutely right, Elena. Online studying brought only laziness and loneliness to us. Sure, it was better than not studying, it was an alternative choice for continuing education during pandemic. But it is just spoiling our mental health. I also had the same experience, I got the best grades and became the first in group, but I feel sad, tired and even ungrateful. But, fortunately, we are back to campus this year!🥳

[nileimeacosta]

I also had the same experience I fell into depression with online learning in the pandemic however, I got graduated with high honors. It just goes to show YOUR OWN mental health goes first before school.

[dominikadubecova]

This is so helpful. People often think that good grades = everything is great. But in reality you mental health might be declining. Thank you for being honest and real ❤️

[CHarlotte-royi]

I can relate so much! I used to be extremely passionate about economics as a subject and that kept me going even when I received incredibly bad grades during my undergrad studies. Though the grades I get now are better online learning ruined my passion for the subject. I cannot even motivate myself to write my thesis though that’s what was always the most exciting thing for me. I miss being in the library with my peers, having discussions with professors in class and having a coffee break outside the library that lets your brain breathe.
Hope things will get better soon!

[pbear]

Thank-you for sharing, Elena! I'm glad you're opening about this topic.

[marinabunting]

I feel exactly the same way. I've been studying from home for two years now, without being able to see my friends or my boyfriend (he lives abroad). I used to enjoy college a lot, and I was doing okay in the first online term, but now my mental health is just a mess. My grades are fine, but my social life is non-existent and college no longer excites me like it used to. I am an introvert, and I was always fine with that. Hanging out with my friends every once in a while was enough. But now, I don't have any friends because I just didn't get the chance to meet people in the pandemic and that makes everything a lot harder. I feel like every day is the same with no end in sight.

[Sarah-egwx]

Es ist einfach unglaublich, dass ich die gleichen „Probleme“ habe und du das jetzt ansprichst. Habe dieses Semester auch sehr gute Noten erhalten und eigentlich würde ich mich so sehr über diese Noten freuen, aber die Freude ist komplett ausgeblieben, was dazu geführt hat, dass ich mich gefragt habe „was ist bloß also mit dir? Du bist so undankbar!“… ich denke eine kleine Pause vom ständigen Lernen und einfach mal Bewegung und gute Gesellschaft sind einfach essenziell für ein wirklich erfolgreiches Jahr. Denn „erfolgreich“ bedeutet längst nicht mehr, einfach nur gute Noten zu erhalten, sondern sich durch und durch in seiner jetzigen Position wohl zu fühlen und einfach überzeugt sagen zu können, dass man glücklich ist.
Dir noch alles gute! Und toll, dass du auch solche Seiten aus dem Leben eines Studenten zeigst! ☺️💕

[marangelinari]

I personally have a father in the risk group for covid, working at home felt so important to stop spreading covid, that I already felt very privileged for the health of my family, a roof over my head and the ability to study online and continue my education. So I personally and also my friends were doing quiet well, FaceTiming for studying, reading groups and sport sessions while staying safe. So regarding the circumstances I was really happy, to still have so many options online and tried to stay humble and grateful, as a lot of people were going through a very difficult time with loosing family members or their jobs etc. I hope at Cambridge you'll have a happier time again and that you and your family stay healthy!:)

[oyvofus]

Thank you sooo much for sharing your feelings.

[hannahfox]

I actually intermitted this year, because of how much the year impacted me mentally. I'm really glad you discussed it, because honestly I think we can all relate.

[Amandapol]

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I had a similar experience. I worked so hard and grades became my everything in the situation I was in. By the end of last term, I was burnt out and feeling so alone. I'm happy to go back to campus but I'm still exhausted and can't seem to get through my workload as I used to.
This should be a conversation. the pandemic has affected us so many ways and it's important to adress them. Thank you for using your platform for this. It means a lot to see the "model student" being so honest. This year was shit for all of us.

[Felix-omo]

Every single time I watch your video .It really feels like a little break from my busy life with full of studies and you know your every video is like a biggest motivation for me as well .

[EllaGreenwood]

Thanks so much for this video - last year was my first year at Oxford and I felt in a similar way, and it has really made me question whether it’s the right thing for me giving how exhausted it made me all the time. Fingers crossed for a better next year for us all!

[Chloe-jtfi]

I totally agree with you. I had the same experience this year : hard to study, to keep a healthy rhtyhm, a healthy mind and body.
Honestly I can't wait for your cambridge vlogs !! Like you said, I hope this year will be a bit more "normal" and that you will be able to enjoy this academic year.
Sending you lots of love ♥

[ChoclateChelle]

Thank you for being so brutally honest about this topic! I think a lot of people share these struggles and feel alone with them. I too had a hard time staying motivated, not push things off and sleep the entire time because I was so tired. However, I got my blood levels checked the other day and was diagnosed with a severe vitamin D and iron deficiancy, which probably contributed to these mental health issues a lot. I think many of us didn't go outside as much in these past 1, 5 years and struggled keeping up a healthy and balanced diet. So for anyone having similar symptoms: might be worth it getting your blood levels checked. ❤

[aradhanavarma]

Hi Alena. As a student during the Pandemic, I started experimenting with lights . White lights while I’m working, yellow when I’m chilling. It helped me immensely .
The loneliness, yes . That’s very real when there aren’t any group assignments :-(
Please take care ❤️

[amymccall]

Honestly thank you so much for posting this. I'm heading into final year and I wanted to do a study abroad year, and although you're talking about a sad topic, it is a breath of fresh air to hear it from a study youtuber. Thank you for your honesty!❤️

[thegalaxyqueen]

Yes, Elena your absolutely right! I have been studying in online for over around 1 year. I did very good in academics, I even got an academic award but I couldn't go to school for a whole session. I found it so relatable when you said that your room has now become your workspace. Life has become very boring and lonely, no matter what you do in online its not fun all the time. You can't travel and that's so bad for your mental health. Sometimes I don't want to work at all. It's been very hard on every level of people.

It's like you said, it's not about studying online or in my case working from home, it's doing it during a pandemic. Where there is a risk in going out and being with people. Mentally it is very exhausting, there are days when I have no heart for anything, not being with anyone or talking to anyone and I think.. what am I doing? but gradually things start to improve and I hope they continue like this