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Studies During COVID-19: VUAS Translation Student Jolanta Zaklina Experience

Aug 23, 2021

Talking to students daily reveals how strong we need to be to accept the new situation and move forward and meet our goals despite everything. We are happy for our students, who do not succumb to difficulties but are looking for practical solutions to rearrange their daily lives so that it is as comfortable as possible. 


Today we want to share the study experience of our student Jolanta Zaklina (Žaklīna) during the Covid-19 pandemic.


After the restriction of full-time studies in person because of the Covid-19, I had a lot to do, for example, buy a high-quality microphone and a camera to participate actively in the classes. At first, it was hard to get used to the situation because everything changed. I have noticed that it was harder to motivate myself when studying at home. I have interacted with lecturers and classmates only online, which seemed strange. The classes took place on the BBB platform, not in lecture rooms. I did not have to go to university anymore. However, before each lecture, I had to ensure that the computer, headphones, and microphone worked. Sometimes, I had to solve different technical problems. I have spent a lot more time in front of my computer, so it was essential to find time for walking or riding a bike. The studies during Covid-19 also have challenged me, checked whether I was able to adapt. Nevertheless, I have completed all the challenges and realized that the place you are studying in (room in a house, lecture room) is not that important. The most important thing is for a student to have a desire to gain knowledge and develop skills.

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By Elīna Ērkšķe 03 Mar, 2022
Dear colleagues and friends, Last Thursday marked a dark moment in the history of Europe and the world as we became witness of a brutal and unprovoked act of war by Russia against a sovereign nation in the centre of Europe - Ukraine. We are deeply saddened by this. We at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences stand with the people of Ukraine at this difficult time and join the international community in condemning on the strongest possible terms the act of illegal aggression. We are prepared to offer every possible support within our means to staff, researchers and students at your institution. We are open look into the possibility to host your staff shorter or longer for periods of time. Once again - we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those directly or indirectly impacted by this invasion. Yours sincerely, Dr. Karlis Kreslins Rector of the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Foto: Shutterstock
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