BulSU struggles with Class Schedule and Room Allocation

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

By: Eleonor Reyes

At Bulacan State University, issues abound within the campus, ranging from inadequate Wi-Fi connectivity to equipment shortages. Among these challenges, the scheduling of classes and classroom allocation have surfaced as prominent concerns impacting both students and professors.

The class schedule appears consistently packed, especially during the week, diverging from the more familiar structures found in Junior and Senior High. While this predicament is not unique to BulSU and is a common issue across universities, it continues to exert stress on students and faculty members alike.

In a recent interview with students at BulSU, Jen, a 3rd-year journalism student, shared her struggles with last year's schedule. She had a class that extended until 8 PM, residing in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. The challenge of commuting during rush hour, often questioning the availability of transportation, added to her daily woes. On some occasions, her relatives had to pick her up to ensure her safety. Moreover, there were instances when classes were already in session, but they had to relocate due to room unavailability or scheduled activities, leading to valuable lecture time being wasted.

Hallway of College of Arts and Letters

Jen noted that her current semester's schedule is preferable to the previous year when she juggled a staggering 64 units.

Another student from the College of Social Science and Philosophy (CSSP), Jade, echoed Jen's concerns regarding classroom scheduling. She cited frequent issues with their NSTP subject and occasional disruptions in their Araling Panlipunan (AP) class. Expressing her exasperation, she added, "Most of the time, we're left searching for a room for our minor subjects, and that's a normal reaction – everyone is stressed, including the professors and the mayor, due to the heat and the time-consuming room hunt."

Schedule usage of classroom in College of Social Science and Philosophy.

On a different note, Marc, a student from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), expressed his dissatisfaction with the class schedule, particularly the fact that he had classes from Monday to Thursday, followed by a Saturday class, leaving Fridays vacant. He explained, "I live in a dorm, and having a five-day schedule, with classes from Monday to Thursday and a Saturday class, makes it difficult for me to go home because of the distance and the transportation expenses. I have to return quickly due to the following day's classes."

Furthermore, Marc highlighted the challenge of make-up classes, where precious personal time is sacrificed for additional sessions. He shared, "I struggle with make-up classes because the time I could have spent resting or returning home is dedicated to these sessions."

Regarding sudden make-up classes, Jen disapproved, emphasizing that professors should have a prearranged schedule for such instances. Jade concurred, suggesting that there should be valid and well-justified reasons for these impromptu classes, whether online or in-person, beyond a professor's preference.

School grounds of Bulacan State University As of today, these issues persist, and students and professors at Bulacan State University continue to grapple with these challenges. The university community eagerly anticipates improvements in the educational system, seeking responsive actions from its administrators.