“You are foolish”- Lecturer cancels final-year student’s project, sparks outrage online: A final-year student experienced extreme frustration and disappointment after his project was cancelled by his supervisor, despite months of dedicated effort and sleepless nights. The news quickly drew widespread attention on social media, with many users expressing disbelief and sympathy. A friend of the student shared the incident online, describing his feelings of disappointment and uncertainty.
“After so many sleepless nights, my friend’s project was cancelled by his supervisor. He now feels frustrated, disappointed, and uncertain about his next steps,” the friend wrote. The supervisor’s remark, in which he called the student “foolish,” increased outrage among other students.
This type of incident is not unique. Similar cases have led to discussions about academic fairness and the importance of clear and transparent supervision. Despite this setback, the student remains determined to recover and complete his work successfully, supported by friends and well-wishers. The story went viral, with many users calling for accountability using the hashtag #justiceforfinalyearstudents.
This incident underscores the pressures faced by final-year students and the urgent need for fair and supportive academic supervision. Other cases, such as a Masters student filing a lawsuit against UNIABUJA over delayed project supervision, show that this is a widespread issue affecting students at various levels.
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