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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>On January 8, a student raised a concern on X (former Twitter), over the long holidays at University of Rwanda (UR), stating that the academic year ended on February 23, 2023, while the new one did not start until September 2, 2023.<\/p>\n

The individual added that a holiday of almost six months and a half was unfair, and asked for an explanation from the university leadership, igniting debate amongst students on the same microblogging platform.<\/p>\n

In a subsequent interview, a 22-year-old level two student pursuing a Bachelors in General Nursing at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) said that it would be good if the university came forward to explain this lengthy holiday which many find unnecessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a holiday of almost seven months. Having long breaks is a routine at UR, we usually break off from February to June. The administration doesn\u2019t explain why the holiday was extended,\u201d the student said on condition of anonymity.<\/p>\n

He explained that long holidays might come with unintended consequences for the youth including early pregnancies, and addiction to drugs, due to idleness since many don\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

The student added that another concern is that a course which is supposed to take four years, will be completed in five years or more.<\/p>\n

According to another student pursuing a Bachelor of Law at UR-College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), this is the first time that law students got a short holiday of two weeks before resuming for the second trimester, which started on October 16, 2023 and will close on March 3, 2024.<\/p>\n

The third-year student added that usually, they take breaks of six months and more, which is why she is likely to graduate in 2025, instead of 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cA module shouldn\u2019t take more than a year. We need to graduate early, find work, and earn a living,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

Another student, a 26-year-old pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s of Forestry and Nature Conservation, at UR\u2019s College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) Huye, explained that for all the four years he has been at this college, he has had holidays from March to September, which is way too long and unnecessary.<\/p>\n

He noted that UR isn\u2019t stable with academic calendars, and learners are always puzzled by abrupt changes.<\/p>\n

On January 9, a one \u201cNikita\u201d, posted on X: \u201cHow can we put our trust in UR while its truth is absent?\u201d<\/p>\n

University reacts<\/p>\n

Ignatius Kabagambe, the Head of Corporate Communications and Spokesperson of UR, responded to her, \u201cWe appreciate your concerns and understand the importance of transparency. The University of Rwanda is committed to providing accurate information, and we acknowledge that communication improvements are needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage open dialogue and welcome your genuine feedback devoid of mistrust, to address any gaps in information. By working together, we can enhance trust and ensure that you have the necessary details to make informed decisions. Thank you for your engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kabagambe also posted on his X account: \u201cStudents are encouraged to place trust in the University of Rwanda, the academic institution they willingly chose to join, rather than expressing dissatisfaction as if promised more than received.<\/p>\n

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