Due to the novel coronavirus, University of Montevallo students are completing the remainder of the spring semester off campus. Classes have moved to online formats, leaving some students missing the many benefits that campus usually has to offer.

“What I miss most is actually being in classes,” said Karley Armstrong, a junior at UM. “I’m not comfortable with online classes, and I need structure.”

Jamie Browder, a senior at UM, shared a similar sentiment.

“Not being around all of the familiar faces and seeing all the professors who guide me has been really hard,” said Browder. “Especially as a senior who is going directly into the workforce, it’s scary not having those professors to sit with and ask questions to.”

Though navigating through online classes seems to be an obstacle for many students, there are many other aspects of campus besides classrooms that are being missed.

“I miss how pretty campus looks around this time,” said Justin Knight, a UM senior. “It’s just warming up, and everything is finally coming into bloom. Because of the ongoing pandemic, I won’t be able to experience that this year.”

Montevallo is certainly known for its beauty, but some are missing the dining options even more.

“One of the things I miss most is Moes!” said Mustafa Dewani, a UM senior. “Quarantine food just isn’t the same. I also miss the people and all the friends I made on campus.”

Campus life and relationships seemed to be a recurring theme amongst students.

“I miss Greek life,” said Grace Hoag, a junior at UM. “It feels like forever since I’ve seen my friends in my sorority.”

With the rest of the semester taking place online, some graduating seniors are afraid they will not have the opportunity to see some of their closest classmates in person again.

“The biggest part of UM for me was the family that I created, and not getting that proper goodbye with them breaks my heart,” said Browder.

Though most students are currently away from campus, UM is offering a special way for its Falcon family to still feel at home. On April 8, the university’s YouTube channel uploaded a video that allows viewers to take a virtual tour of campus.

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