Universities are implementing COVID-19 safety plans to maintain safe and healthy environments — through protocols like enhanced cleaning or a focus on ventilation and air quality — for the imminent return of students to in-person learning on campuses.
Our data suggests students miss in-person learning and activities which encourage socialization. These social opportunities are important for student well-being. On-campus activities can improve student well-being, contribute to positive health outcomes and support academic achievement. To support these positive student experiences, universities need to understand what students miss most from being on-campus.
Activities students missed We surveyed 4,812 students in 78 countries at over 1,000 unique post-secondary institutions about the student experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Socializing, studying, clubs We recruited our participants via advertising on social media using Facebook and Twitter ads. Our respondents come from countries in Africa , South America , North America , Europe , Asia and Oceania .