The Academic Wellness Hub
Addressing learning, performance, and instruction in the virtual learning environment
High Stress
Most students experienced higher stress levels than usual during virtual instruction
Low Retention
A majority of students had difficulty retaining information taught virtually
Fast Pace
Several students were overwhelmed by the pace and workload of online classes
Helpful Professors
Nearly all students found their professors accessible and mostly accommodating despite limited virtual interactions
On Campus Living
Students both experienced improved and worsened academic wellness after moving to campus for Spring 2021
Workload Growth
As virtual instruction continued, fewer considerations were made to adjust and workload grew substantially
About the Wellness Hub
The Wellness Hub is a platform dedicated to provide all Penn undergraduate students information about academic, social, and physical wellness of their peers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hub considers a variety of metrics such as time spent on learning class material, ability to retain/foster friendships, and the impact of virtual learning on good physical well being. Our extensive coverage of data summarizes the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the Penn undergraduate community, showing areas of strength and improvement in student wellness.
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From SEAS Wellness Research & Analytics – Spring 2021. Led by Vaishnavi Pachava and developed with Craig Lee, Eli Prem, Nicole Chau, and Anthony Bell.