Third degree: College students struggling to cope with remote learning experience

In a SpunOut.ie-Irish Examiner survey of some 1,400 students, we ask about the impact of the 'new normal' on their mental health and talk to experts about the consequences of ongoing social isolation. 

Covid-19 has undoubtedly turned third-level students’ lives upside down.

• 70% of students surveyed said they were anxious. 
• Lack of motivation was a ‘very serious’ or ‘significant’ problem’ for 75% of students.
• 25% reported ‘always’ having access to reliable broadband. 
• Spending less money’ topped the list when students talked about advantages to remote learning.