Whether it’s food, dancing or holidays, people like to keep things traditional. It’s safe to say that people feel the same way when it comes to classrooms. Traditional classes allow students to meet new friends, be in a more comfortable learning environment and accommodate all learning types, visual, auditory, kinesthetic and reading and writing.

“I like the human interaction with my fellow peers,” Louis Coppa, a freshman business major, said. “I miss the face-to-face conversations with my teachers.”

A traditional classroom usually holds 20 to 30 students, allowing the students to know one another by the end of the semester. Traditional classes also allow students to feel comfortable asking questions since they don’t fear the internet crashing (Zoom) or not being heard (lecture).

Lastly, traditional classes allow students to perform hands-on activities in person, which will enable them to participate actively. For example, students can take physical measurements for physics rather than complete a simulation online.

You can find traditional classrooms at every academic building at Clemson University, including Brackett Hall, Daniel Hall and Edwards Hall.