 Hi there, my name is Reggie and I'm currently in the second semester of the first year of Bachelor of Theology at Ilburg University. When I first started studying theology, many of my friends and family were surprised and it invoked all sorts of questions on God and religion. They were often harsh and daring questions to provoke me, or maybe even to provoke themselves. And as this corona crisis started to unfold, I expected more of these kinds of questions, but the opposite happened. People started asking me how God sees all this, instead of why is he doing this to us? For me personally, studying theology is brought up my knowledge for sure, but it has also strengthened my faith, which is a great help in these turbulent times. Through these studies, I start to grasp parts of the answers to the big questions in life, like why are we here? What is the meaning of this? What should we do? I say start to grasp because the answers I know by now are very far reaching and all embracing. Following classes online is quite tiring. More tiring than real classes? Well, yes. You have to be multitasking constantly, listening, watching, writing, typing. Let's be honest, paying attention is so much easier when you're in a classroom together with the professor and your classmates, instead of at home with distractions like your mobile phone, computer or family members a close hand. Nevertheless, we've seen greater deptability and flexibility from our professors and students alike. I'm very proud of how we're all managing so far. The ones who weren't well acquainted with the online world immediately started practicing and asked for help. I really appreciate the blessing of modern technology because it allows us to continue our studies almost as if nothing has changed. And I say almost because I think this shows ever so clearly that being a university consists of many things that are never going to be replaced by technology. The hustle and bustle of a lively international campus roaming the grounds with classmates, studying in the library. I really hope that this will be again soon. But until then, I shall hold up my cup of tea. I wish you good health and a very fruitful day in your digital classroom.