University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’
University students describe ‘horrible’ year as pandemic ‘guinea pigs’

University students have said being in the class of 2020 has been “horrible”and they are paying to be “guinea pigs” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

SianGodward, 18, has just started her first year at Leeds Beckett University.

Asharp rise in Covid-19 cases has meant thousands of students are now self-isolating, while a shift to online working has caused many to question theirtuition and accommodation fees.