Students burning our future

IT WAS at least 2 years ago that Professor Adam Habib reported that at least 55% of university students dropped out before graduating.

It was also reported that many matriculants with high marks failed the entry level exams to universities, which can possibly mean that these matriculants cheated to pass. This leaves much to be desired

It seems this trend with pupils is ongoing.

It is a disgrace to see students destroying the very property that is meant to educate them.

It is quite obvious that there is a minority radical element within the student fraternity that is bent on destruction.

I think that the majority of students want dialogue to resolve issues such as fees etc. Most would want to finish their studies and graduate for a better future.

Many of us sympathise with the students with regard to the cost of educating themselves, but when some go on the rampage, burning libraries and other property, they portray themselves at the same level of some of the service delivery protesters, many of whom are illiterate.

A good example is the burning of schools and libraries in Vuyani, that created a major setback for the unfortunate learners.

If these radical students are meant to be the future leaders of this country, I shudder to think what the future holds for us. VIJAY SEWTAHAL

Clare Estate