The sunlight peeks through the curtains as I settle into my cozy little nook, laptop perched on my knees, ready to dive into the day's online classes. It's a strange new world where
the classroom is a virtual grid of faces, each one framed by their own unique backdrop—some opting for tidy bookshelves, others a glimpse into their messy reality. As the professor
begins, I’m drawn into the discussion, the excitement palpable even through the screen. The chat buzzes with side conversations and questions—sometimes it feels like passing notes in
class, but here, the teacher encourages it. Breakout rooms pop us into smaller groups, and it’s fascinating how quickly strangers can become teammates, brainstorming ideas as if we’ve
known each other for ages. But—oh!—there’s the occasional technical hiccup, like that time my cat decided to walk across the keyboard, muting me mid-sentence, much to the amusement of
my peers. As the session concludes, I linger a bit, swapping book recommendations with a classmate from halfway across the globe, realizing that this digital landscape—despite its
quirks—has broadened my horizons in ways I never anticipated.