NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey
of full-time college students found that 31% are deeply worried
about their safety if they have to go back to school in the fall of
2020. The survey, conducted by ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree,
aimed to understand college students' feelings about returning to
campus in the fall, and their thoughts around the health
implications of reopening colleges while COVID-19 cases continue to
increase.
With many colleges on track to reopen for the fall, welcoming
back thousands of students despite concerns over the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic, this is what college students are most worried
about:
- 78% of college students lack trust in their school's
on-campus health facility to provide quality care. These fears
are well founded, according to ValuePenguin.com research, which
found that 11% of current college students have been
misdiagnosed by their school's on-campus health facility at some
point in the past. This includes a whopping 22% of students who
attend school in New England.
- 36% of college students are very worried about contracting
the coronavirus if they return to campus, and older students
were more likely to worry about this than younger students.
Students are also struggling with their mental health - with 49%
reporting they have struggled with feelings of loneliness during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Students also worried about their peers' ability to follow
social distancing guidelines and practice healthy
habits. 34% said they did not trust their fellow
classmates at all in this regard, and another 54% only somewhat
trust them. The survey also showed that female students trusted
their classmates less than male students when it comes to following
social distancing guidelines, and less than a quarter of dorm
residents feel completely safe about living in a dorm amid the
pandemic.
- Students also worry about getting housing. 27% of
college students, especially those from out of state, are worried
about finding housing for the fall semester. As student housing
departments adapt to accommodate new health guidelines, students
fear there will be fewer available spots for them to live.
- Nearly a third of college students haven't received enough
coronavirus-related communication from their school. They're
receiving vague responses from their school administrations and
often have more questions than answers regarding what to expect
once schools open. Students also lack clarity about
coronavirus-related insurance coverage. Only 29% of college
students said they understand what is and is not covered under
their health insurance as it relates to the coronavirus.
ValuePenguin.com commissioned Qualtrics to conduct an online
survey of 1,050 full time college students in America, with the
sample base proportioned to represent the overall population. The
survey was fielded in July 2020. To
view the full report, visit:
https://www.valuepenguin.com/nearly-one-third-students-feel-unsafe-returning-to-campus#care
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