The COVID-19 outbreak has forced the closures of schools in Quebec and universities have since moved classes online. At Concordia University, exams have also been changed to an online format.
The university is proposing proctored exams, meaning students would write their finals with a teacher watching over them with a webcam.
For second-year sociology student Sophie Marie Bourassa, the thought of have proctored exams puts more weight on her shoulders. “In light of the COVID-19 crisis, anxiety levels have been high, and the addition of a proctored exam adds unnecessary stress to this semester,” she said.
Bourassa is feeling confident in her ability to perform well in school, but she worries about her peers. “I am a strong student so I’m able