Suez Canal University - SCU
speciality: Physics & Astronomy

There are definitely some professors here who are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to their work. They do their best to teach and support students professionally. However, the overall system is outdated, making the entire experience extremely stressful.

The curriculum is heavily theoretical with little practical application, and the laboratory facilities feel outdated rather than preparing us for real-world scientific work. There’s also a lack of strong resources to truly help students develop their skills. Additionally, some of the teachers assisting us don’t seem fully qualified, and when students ask high-level questions, they often struggle to provide deep, well-researched answers.

Another major issue is the gap between students and the academic staff. There’s little consideration for the mental health challenges that come with the pressure of this program, and there aren’t real support systems in place to help us manage the stress.

On top of that, the campus maintenance is completely neglected. The bathrooms are often in disgusting conditions—sometimes there’s no water, and other times it’s flooded like a river. It’s unacceptable that students have to spend long hours at the university (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or even later) with no access to a clean and functional bathroom. The overall cleanliness of shared spaces is just as bad, with no real enforcement to keep things in order. It’s exhausting to deal with this on top of everything else.

That being said, science never dies, and there is potential here. But without major improvements in teaching consistency, resources, student support, and basic campus maintenance, the program will continue to feel overwhelming rather than inspiring.”