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دﻮﻤﺤﻣ : ﻢﻠﻘﺑUALLY RETURNED

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REPORT ON FEPS PARTIAL RETURN IN SUMMER EXAMS

Cairo : Carolin Sherief, Mostafa Sayed, Reeem Omran, Zeina Tarek and out that there were obvious gatherings, especially after exams, and
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Hana Henien security weren’t able to control them properly. In addition to that, the
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A class withstanding a pandemic’s stress, let alone academic stress, we mass amounts in front of the sanitizing gates worried so students, thus
give you the graduating class of 2020, popularly known as “The Class of them highlighting the importance of applying social distancing rules.
ﺔﻴﻠﻜﻟﺎﺑ Another student suggested having booths to give out masks, thus
COVID-19”. The academic year was flooded with emotions –
providing extra ones as they could be easily torn. Lastly, many of the
overwhelm, paranoia, fear and stress – due to the series of unfortunate
students had troubles breathing properly due to the mask, leading to
events the graduates witnessed. But the wait is up, and graduates are only
discomfort, lack of focus, and in some cases, panic attacks.
a few days away from peacefully moving on to a new b eginning.
Despitethedangers of not wearing the mask, students asked to take
For students to graduate, as stated by the government, finals had to be
them off, however, the faculty insisted on them wearing t hem.
run on campus, starting as of the 19th of July. Interviews were run on the
student’s, asking them the following questions:
The students’ senior year took an unexpected turn due to current
1. How their first day back went
events, and as a result, nothing really went as planned, as mentioned
2. The finals’ level of difficulty
by them. These plans included a senior trip, senior photo day, making
3. Precautionary measures taken by the faculty, and their e ffectiveness
matching shirts, and many more, thus their cancellation affected
4. The pandemic’s effect on their senior year and future plans
seniors negatively, saddening most. Academics also had their huge
5. How they feel about the senior year coming to an end influence on the students’ wellbeing, along with a global pandemic,
whereas students had to adapt to a new system – e-learning – to
Conclusions drawn showed that most students described the 19th, or in
complete their studies. Student’s dealing with the events mentioned
that sense their first day back, as a day filled with heartfelt emotions
are becoming hesitant about their future, and concerns about their
being back on campus around their loved ones for the first time in
work life are rising. A feeling of uncertainty haunts most students, not
months. Students also agreed that they were ready for their finals, giving
knowing what the near future might hold for them. In most students’
the faculty credit for announcing their schedule beforehand, giving them
concluded that the global pandemic will negatively impact their work
enough time to study at their own pace. Moreover, the faculty set a
life after researching markets internationally; they fear not finding
certain standard for the exams’ format, making sure all finals are either
jobs due to the shortage in opportunities. However, one student stated
multiple choice questions, or true/false, which in turn eased the process
that economic losses were to be compensated, thus higher labor
for most students. Unexpectedly, finals weren’t as easy as expected, and
demand, and more job opportunities available.
even though the number of questions was time appropriate, e ach q uestion
weighed two marks, therefore, student’s might easily lose marks.
After four long years, a chapter has come to an end, making each
The precautionary measures taken by the faculty were admired, whereas
student proud of what they’ve reached. Yet sorrow fills their hearts,
all efforts were put into keeping students safe.Sanitizing doors were
leaving their second home, where they made the best memories. Hats
installed at the university gates, to make sure all students entering the off to the class of 2020; the strongest between us.
campus are fully sanitized and wearing their masks. Additionally, each “Despite everything we’ve went through, this is a year we’ll never
students’ temperature is taken upon entering the campus. Social forget” – A 2020 Graduate
distancing was maintained in exam rooms, and students were to keep
their masks on inside the classroom. Not more than 14 students were to
be present in the same room together, and proper ventilation was an
essential. To ensure safety, the faculty eliminated attendance sheets, and
instead asked students to write their name on a small piece of paper.
Members of the higher boards of the faculty proctored the rooms’
application to the measures, making sure everything goes smoothly and
as required. Students’ efforts to stay safe was obvious too, as stated by a
few, respecting the need to wear masks, and keeping sanitizers on them
at all times.
Contrarily, some graduates had their concerns about the measures the
faculty undertook, proposing suggestions to improve them. S ome pointed
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