Virtual class impacts

Universities across the country are going virtual next semester to protect students from the coronavirus.

This includes Chico State.

Students have mixed reactions about the transition.

Some think it will help, but others are worried it’ll affect their education.

Universities across the country are going virtual next semester to protect students from the coronavirus.

This includes chico state.

That's where we find action news now reporter kristian lopez.

How are students reacting?

Some think it will helpãbut others are worried it'll affect their education.

Xavier torres/sophomore at chico state: for me personally, it'll be tough because i need hands on, face to face learning.

Chico state won't look much different than this (show empty campus video) during fall semester.

Sydney larson/senior at chico state: the motivation is lower for a lot of students, with online class, it's not the same you show up to a virtual class it's not the same learning experience.

But some say online classes will help.

Jason gutierrez/sophomore at chico state: it might be beneficial for students like me that have a full- time job you'll be able to balance that with school.

Sydney larson/senior at chico state: i know a lot of my friends are struggling to stay focused.

Jason gutierrez/sophomore at chico state: others it might be a barrier because they might not have internet resources and computers to do the zoom classes.

Kristian stand up (haven't shot this yet): the university projects an almost 14 percent drop in enrollment for the fall semester.

Jason gutierrez/sophomore at chico state: i'm not surprised.

I don't think people would want to be in school knowing you don't have to be on campus.

They also plan on limiting capacity for on-campus housing to about half to allow for social distancing.

Jason gutierrez/sophomore at chico state: the people who might not get the dorms might be negatively affected.

Students say despite the challenges they will do the best they can.

Xavier torres/sophomore at chico state: if the school gives us enough resources and materials to help us out we should be fine sydney larson/senior at chico state: they are just doing what they think is best for us to keep us safe.

President gayle hutchinson is expected to release more information about the upcoming semester next week, live in chico kl action news now coverage you can count on.

With the lower enrollment numbers and reduction in state funding the school could face a budget gap of up to 30.6 million dollars.

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