Despite the recent COVID-19 surge, college students have begun to return to western Massachusetts for the spring semester. But schools are making different choices about when and where to begin classes. Some colleges are starting the semester virtually for the first week or two. But others are holding in-person classes right from the start, including AIC. Matthew Scott, vice president for student affairs, said school leaders considered starting later. But in the end, he said, the decision was made to start as planned. Matt's full interview is available on New England Public Media (NEPM).