1、TOP OF THE CLASS OR A FAILING GRADE?WHAT COLLEGE STUDENTS REALLY THINK ABOUT CAMPUS CONNECTIVITYStudent connectivity reportContentsConnectivity is the lifeblood of the student experience 02Key findings at a glance 03The internet touches every part of student life 04Expectations vs.reality:Campus con

2、nectivity is falling short 09Its time to prioritize connectivity on campus 17How we conducted this survey 1801 Student connectivity reportAir.Water.Wi-Fi.Those are the essentials for todays students.And that doesnt change when they arrive on campus or move into residence halls.They rely on connectiv

3、ity to do their schoolwork and attend classes remotely,but they also have other important needs,like video chatting with family and friends,streaming old episodes of their favorite shows,and teaming up with friends for some online gaming.When that connectivity fails,it can really throw a wrench in t

4、heir lives,affecting both their academic performance and overall well-being.Of course,this isnt news to college presidents,IT managers,housing directors and other campus leaders.Theyre doing their best to deliver the connectivity students want.But campuses are large,complex environments,and are ofte

5、n made up of buildings that were built decades or even a hundred years before the internet was even a thing.Every year,new devices and technologies place ever higher demands on campus networks,while budget and resource constraints make it hard for campus leaders to ensure those networks keep up.At B

6、oldyn Networks for Higher Education(formerly Apogee),we deliver world-class wireless solutions that ensure colleges and universities are set up to thrive in todays digital age.We wanted to get a deeper,more comprehensive understanding of how students use the internet and the impact it has on their l