text: Although these advantages are given to the student who chooses to take the opportunity of distance learning, there are some aspects that will, admittedly, be lacking. For example, face-to-face interaction will be unavailable, and social interactions with other students will be vastly more difficult to establish as a student may have to travel longer distances if desired. Many people believe that these two aspects are crucial to one's education. These interactions are part of curing social awkwardness and may be included as part of the learning process. Although, online students may receive more social interaction through chat rooms.