"We Are Not Robots!" – Note Goes Viral For Calling Out Lecturers Who Give Too Much Work
Due to the burden of their coursework, the students claim to have become depressed, with some even feeling like wanting to end their lives, according to the note.
By Ivyna Ong — 12 Jul 2022, 03:10 PM
A photo of a note, believed to have been written by a group of university students, that was stuck on a lecturer's door has recently gone viral on Facebook
The notice was believed to have been written by a group of students who were under a lot of stress and pressure from the heavy workload given by their lecturers.
Due to the burden of their coursework, the students claim to have become depressed, with some even feeling like wanting to end their lives, according to the note.
"Do you want to be guilty your whole life if someone committed suicide because of you(?)" it questioned.
The note claimed that the excessive number of assignments given were unfair and that the students did not have any room to breathe
"ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT, ANOTHER TEST!!! ANOTHER PRESENTATION!!" it exclaimed.
"Telling us to do reports like fools!! WE ARE NOT ROBOTS!!"
"Six subjects, but 10 coursework?? Do you think it's fair??"
The students said they do not get to enjoy time with their families and celebrate festivities together because they need to study and catch up on their work.
"We need to be taught how to face the working world, not only how to answer exam questions," it stated.
The notice was also the students' cry for help in understanding their mental state.
The notice did not sit well with netizens, who called the students "weak" as the working world would be much tougher
One netizen commented, "What a pity. I cried so hard after reading this. How are you going to face the working world if you are this fragile. A little bit (of stress), then you want to kill yourself. There is a difference between depression and stupidity."
Another called the students to study hard instead, and enjoy the journey.
"[If you're] always angry, always thinking negative thoughts, how are you supposed to gain knowledge?"
At the same time, however, there were netizens who were more sympathetic and understood the seriousness of depression and suicidal thoughts.
"It is good that more people are now aware of mental health. If you have any symptoms, please seek treatment," they wrote.
However, they noted that a little bit of stress doesn't make someone depressed, and urged people to seek professional help before self-diagnosing.
Meanwhile, another user said that depression should not be taken lightly and that people should not compare the past and the present.
"Depression cases are rising. Maybe there is a truth to it. This [feeling] is beyond our understanding, yet we make fun of it. Not nice," read the comment.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know is lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, please call these Malaysian hotlines:
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2. TALIAN KASIH
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3. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINE
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For a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the websites of Malaysian Mental Health Association or MINDAKAMI.
