International Exchange Program during Covid-19 : The Positive Aspects of Virtual Learning Considering the Future of Studying Abroad

Many studies abroad programs have been canceled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Virtual learning or virtual mobility has been proposed as one alternative. Everyone seems to be under the impression that this is not working. This case study will provide some insights into the positive aspects of virtual programs by examining whether there is a difference between virtual learning and in-person courses in terms of learning improvement. It will seek to answer the research questions: 1) Can the virtual programs fill the vacuum created by the halt in the physical mobility of students, and 2) Can virtual learning continue to play a role on return to the pre-Covid-19 normalcy? To analyze student learning effectiveness, the CEFR scale and questionnaire were used. The tentative answer to the research questions is that virtual learning may not be inferior to in-person learning, at least in terms of short-term intensive English language learning