‘Let tertiary students decide what to wear to school’
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
As young adults, I guess we are responsible for ourselves which is why a dress code is imposed. It is only right for tertiary students to be properly attired for school because it reflects well on them. I personally wear slippers to school. Other than that, I abide by the dress code. However, there is a limit to the way students dress. It is not much of a problem for guys. As a girl, I am able to relate well. Wearing micro mini skirts or spaghetti to school is what I deem inappropriate. If hot weather is to be blamed, wearing a t-shirt and shorts should solve the problem. Besides, students are in air-conditioned rooms most of the time.
I understand Republic Polytechnic’s concern to prepare the students after they graduate. Dressing casually for school does not mean that in future, the students would not dress appropriately for work. If preparing the students is what they aim for, it can be practised during project presentations. I do not see the need for students to be kicked out of lecture because that would only deprive them of the knowledge they are seeking.
With that, I think that little should be emphasized on the dress code and instead, schools should focus more on academic and instil good working skills because it is more relevant and useful for students.