text: Although millions of students take online classes there is a still a really good chance students will only know two to five other students taking the course. While as if students took classes at school then they could know up to hundreds of other students taking the same class. The most helpful thing for students is being able to talk to other students taking the same class because then they can help each other with understanding the material or assignments. Also, being in a classroom with other students is extremely helpful because sometimes students need someone to talk to about their ideas. Especially in math and science, having another student to talk to is very beneficial because when two or more brains are put together the students can usually figure out the material or how to solve the problem. Many students like to check their homework with other students to ensure they understand the material. Studying with other students is more helpful for some, then studying on their own and also this allows students to share their knowledge on the subject which can open other students eyes to material that they did not realize they did not know or understand. Online classes usually do not have group projects or activities which prohibits students from learning how to work together, which is a necessary skill that students need to be constantly improving. When that social interaction with other students is taken away it stunts students learning and progressing of necessary life skills.