KUALA LUMPUR: “As university students in 2020, it felt like being in a washing machine.”
Muhammad Fuad Mohd Nizam, 22, described their learning experience as “being tossed and tumbled around” when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
The first-year journalism student at Universiti Teknologi Mara said he was upbeat about starting the first semester to learn new things and make new friends, but Covid-19 changed everything.
“As the cases gradually eased, I looked forward to going back to campus.
“But, again, things changed when the second wave put us back on remote learning and this time, indefinitely.”
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College student S.R. Devendran, 22, said 2020 had been a transition year for him.
“The year helped me to focus on my studies via online learning and manage my time better, as well as save money, as I do not have to spend on public transport to go to classes.”
He said he hoped that universities would consider making online classes part of their teaching and learning medium in the coming years.
He also hoped to see the end of the pandemic in 2021.
Malaysian Relief Agency operations officer Siti Zaharah Chik said 2020 had taught her to appreciate those around her and continue maintaining good ties with people.
“It has been a different experience in managing humanitarian aid during this pandemic.
“Unlike other natural disasters, we are up against an invisible enemy.
“We have to protect ourselves (from the virus) and give assistance to those in need at the same time.”