Seawolves, along with thousands of other college students, have transitioned to doing their classes fully online for almost a year. It has been quite the ride maneuvering the transition from traditional in-person instruction to fully online learning, and we commend every student doing their best during these challenging times.

Getting a college degree is already commendable for many, but adding the online aspect to college makes it that much harder. Combined with the stress of family members working from home and the constant distractions of roommates and pets, many students are finding it hard to focus on their classwork. Even with all of these distractions, our Seawolves are driven and determined to let nothing stand in their way of getting their degree.

Making the commute to the university campus and being surrounded by students, as well as having professors teaching you, is the cornerstone of the college experience. Without these key pieces of the “college puzzle,” it has been difficult for many students to stay focused and remember what they are here for.

We all miss our beautiful campus and the normalcy that Sonoma State gives students. Studying in the library has turned into studying in our homes, catching lunch in between classes has turned into way too much money spent on DoorDash.

Classes have a much different look to them, and the way that students are working on their degree is different as well. Many students find it difficult to leave their beds or rooms to go to zoom class, and being stuck in the house away from friends and the SSU community has taken its toll. However, many students have found what works from them and are here to offer their advice.

We reached out to our seawolf community to ask what the students are doing to help themselves succeed and focus on their online classes, and here’s what they have to say.