'Just another day:' Wake Tech online students attend class on snow day

Students enrolled in online courses at Wake Technical Community College students went to class Thursday, never setting foot in the snow.

For Dr. Chris Roddenberry, a professor at Wake Tech Community College, today was business as usual.

He taught a class, while sitting in his Willow Springs home. He even met with multiple students, online, for office hours.

"It was just another Thursday for me," he said. "Classes started, students were registering in my class. I had meetings with different students. Nothing changed for me."

Roddenberry said there are many benefits to online classes, and inclement weather is a classic example.

"We have a busy student population," he said. "They have to juggle a lot of different responsibilities, and online education just allows them to fit school into their schedule."

While some traditional students would surely be excited about having class canceled, 21-year-old Cary resident Dustin Nguyen said he was glad to attend class.

"It's very helpful because you don't miss a day of class, so you stay on schedule, so you can stay on your pathway to graduation," he said.

He can stay on track and he feels like he's getting the most of of his tuition.

"Online courses are a lot more flexible for my schedule," Nguyen said. "It's easier for me to be able to go to work and do other activities. Other hobbies I enjoy while being able to stay in school."