Stinne Vognæs
The best learning happens between classes
Yes. Universities are not only places of formal learning in classrooms and lectures; they also educate the future citizens of their countries, of Europe and of the world. They should be seen holistically, as spaces of learning and engagement where people encounter different kinds of people and belief systems. That should happen in the classroom too, but much of it happens outside — and what takes place between formal classes is easily underestimated. Some of the most formative discussions happen over lunch or after class, and they change how students think about a topic. Education is also non-academic, discussion-based and happens beyond the classroom.
When I was a student some of the best discussions I had was in the lunch break.