Barry Students Admit To Fair Use Of AI
By Shania Henery
From helping with assignments and research to creating presentations and graphics, AI is changing how students learn and complete their work.
At Barry University, students are preparing for careers in different fields, and many of those careers are already being influenced by this technology.
While AI can make certain tasks easier, it also raises questions about how much students should rely on it. Are students using AI to improve their skills or are they becoming too dependent on it?
Understanding how to use AI responsibly is important as students prepare for a future where technology will continue to play a major role.
Bathsheba Auguste, a psychology major, explained that she occasionally uses CharGPT for schoolwork and everyday questions. One way she uses the technology is by turning her class notes into study guides and asking ChatGPT to create multiple-choice practice tests. She believes this helps her understand the material better and prepare for exams.
However, Auguste also recognizes that relying too much on AI can affect how students think independently. She explained that when students become too dependent on technology, it can become the first thing they turn to instead of trying to work through a question on their own. She also raised concerns about AI’s growing influence on psychology.
While technology can provide information, she believes it should not replace professional guidance or human support.
“I think it’s important to know that AI is a tool and does not replace people,” she said.
For some students, AI is not something they use every day, but rather a tool they turn to when they need extra help.
Nicole Rodriguez, a theatre major, explained that she sometimes uses AI when she has limited time to complete an assignment. She also finds it helpful when looking for inspiration or trying to figure out how to approach a particular task.
However, she believes students need to understand the importance of using their own judgement.
“I think the line should be drawn when students copy and paste and use the AI’s ideas instead of their own,” Rodriguez said.
She also believes AI can affect students’ creativity if they become too dependent on it. As AI continues to become a bigger part of education and future careers, Rodriguez believes students have a responsibility to use it moderately and only when necessary.
For Gabrielle Tomlinson, a marketing major, AI is another tool that can make students better learners, but that it depends on how they choose to use it.
According to Tomlinson, students cross the line when they allow AI to complete their assignments and take credit for the work.
She believes it should help students understand information better rather than replace their own efforts. Looking ahead to her career in marketing, she sees AI as a useful resource for generating ideas, analyzing trends and understanding customers better.
Rolaury Rojas, a biology student, uses AI for both schoolwork and everyday questions. Rojas explained that when studying, she sometimes turn to ChatGPT when she does not understand something discussed in class. The tool helps break down difficult lecture notes, explain unfamiliar topics and organize information into simpler points.
However, Rojas admitted that she sometimes turns to ChatGPT instead of asking her professor for help or trying to work through a question independently.
“It makes me lazy, too,” Rojas said, reflecting on how students can become accustomed to having quick answers rather than figuring things out on their own.
When discussing academic dishonesty, Rojas believes students cross lines when they allow AI to write an entire paper or copy and paste its responses instead of developing their own ideas. She believes students can use AI to organize their thoughts or get help with an assignment’s structure without allowing the technology to do all the work.
AI is not only being used by students but also becoming part of Barry University’s student services. In September 2025, the university introduced Adrian, its AI student Success Assistant, to help students find answers to common questions. Adrian is available to assist with topics such as financial aid, housing, graduation requirements and other student services.
The assistant gives students another way to access information and get support when they need it. pIts introduction also shows how Barry is incorporating AI into campus life while continuing to recognize the importance of human assistance.
Students can also reach Adrian directly by emailing AskAdrian@barry.edu to get assistance with their questions.
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