W2: Mental holocaust towards UTAR student

As a matter of fact, student suicides at UTAR have become a common occurrence in the news🔪. The reasons are varied, but it is undeniable that mental health issues among students play a significant role in these tragedies. 

However, UTAR has not taken sufficient and effective action regarding the mental well-being of students. According to statistics from the emails sent by UTAR, for every ten or more emails about fundraising for hospitals, there is only one email regarding counseling and accommodation issues. Emails about expanding school sports facilities are almost non-existent. It is perplexing how a UTAR hospital in Perak can benefit students in UTAR Sg Long. From the ratio of emails, we can see that UTAR Sg Long is neglecting the mental health and well-being of students.

UTAR is jokingly referred to by students as "Universiti Tak Ada Rehat🤡," meaning "University Without Rest" in English. This is often because there is no study break. Students often face the final exams immediately after completing their coursework. On the other hand, students frequently have to deal with various assignments during the days leading up to the final exams. In my opinion, the school should provide students with an appropriate duration for pre-exam revision weeks to reduce their stress and burden. The college can redesign the course schedule. Furthermore, a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is divided into more than ten compartments and rented to students at prices as low as 💰RM400 to RM500💰.

After placing a small wardrobe, a small desk, and a single bed in each room, there is " barely any standing space left ". UTAR should actively contact other apartment owners and management teams, as well as review housing conditions, to ensure that students have a living environment conducive to their physical and mental health.

In addition, at UTAR Sg Long, there are only two ping-pong tables and a poorly equipped gym that can accommodate only a few dozen people as non-academic facilities. The places available for extracurricular activities for students are limited to a portion of the ground floor, some vacant classrooms, and the school entrance😥😥😥. However, students cannot use the spacious and idle upper floors of the building, such as the tenth floor. The issues can be easily resolved. UTAR should make full use of the space and allow students to rent larger areas for their extracurricular activities, such as choir, martial arts, and orchestra practices, instead of only opening the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) during formal performances or events. Furthermore, UTAR should actively engage with the management of facilities such as badminton courts and swimming pools and ARRANGE MORE FREQUENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. This would not only address the lack of non-academic facilities but also solve the previously mentioned problems of poor student accommodation. Students can avoid the plight of being exploited by unscrupulous landlords due to a lack of transportation.

As a student, I find myself constantly overwhelmed by the immense academic pressure that UTAR fails to address adequately. Instead of alleviating my workload, the school seems indifferent to the mounting stress levels, leaving me without a supportive environment to cope with the challenges. The lack of spaces designated for stress relief further exacerbates the issue. When I yearn to participate in extracurricular activities as a means of rejuvenation, I am disheartened by the absence of suitable facilities or venues. It feels as though the school disregards the importance of a well-rounded education that encompasses both academic and personal development. 

Even when I return to my accommodation, seeking solace from 

the demands of university life, I am greeted by cramped living conditions.

The housing units provided by UTAR are divided into cramped compartments, leaving me with limited space for personal belongings and relaxation. It is disheartening to see that the university prioritizes quantity over quality when it comes to student accommodations. The overwhelming pressure, combined with the lack of support systems, pushes us to the brink. It is disheartening to witness the toll it takes on students, as the university fails to fulfill its duty of ensuring a nurturing and conducive learning environment. Considering these grievances, it is evident that UTAR's inaction and neglect undoubtedly play an EXECUTIONER role towards the mental holocaust of UTAR student.