Since the start of the autumn semester, we have been able to return to more in-person teaching, which is very positive. On-campus education is important for knowledge acquisition as well as for long-term and short-term mental and physical health.
Students who began their studies in August 2020 have now been able to evaluate their first academic year, and despite major adjustments and the fact that the majority of theoretical courses were held remotely, it seems that the vast majority are very satisfied. In the annual survey, 84% of students responded that they are satisfied or very satisfied with their first year overall. Perhaps some forms of distance learning can be perceived as positive, even if it places new demands on teachers, students, and technology alike. Most reports from colleges and universities across the country show similar experiences. Could it be that hybrid solutions, where students can choose to participate in teaching digitally from a distance or physically on campus, might be the best solution for certain components in the future? Could it be that hybrid teaching is "the new normal"?

Helène Schulte, Licensed Physician, PhD
President, School of Naprapathy