Wednesday, May 9, 2012
♥ Scandalous
UWA has been in the media quite a bit lately in regards to their O-camp related activities, otherwise known as Fresher camps.
Now for a majority of older students, I'm sure we've heard about what goes on during these camps... but I think these articles really just hit me in the face. I know it's the media, it's probably sensationalised. But even just the idea that this kinda stuff is happening just really shocks me. I just did not realize the extent these camps went to... and honestly, it's just simply disgusting.
And I can't imagine how some freshers felt when they didn't really know what they were signing up for. And even though people say they know what they're signing up for - do they really? Are they able to make good decisions while being surrounded by peer pressure and the influence of alcohol.
What saddens me even more is some people's response to this "scandal". I was reading the article in *the West* and you know, this is serious stuff - rape and sexual assault is not a light matter. We're talking about the well-being of many young individuals - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Sigh, seeing people react to this issue in ways like below, really just makes me cringe. It's no wonder people have lost hope in our generation.
*Original Article*
Now for a majority of older students, I'm sure we've heard about what goes on during these camps... but I think these articles really just hit me in the face. I know it's the media, it's probably sensationalised. But even just the idea that this kinda stuff is happening just really shocks me. I just did not realize the extent these camps went to... and honestly, it's just simply disgusting.
And I can't imagine how some freshers felt when they didn't really know what they were signing up for. And even though people say they know what they're signing up for - do they really? Are they able to make good decisions while being surrounded by peer pressure and the influence of alcohol.
What saddens me even more is some people's response to this "scandal". I was reading the article in *the West* and you know, this is serious stuff - rape and sexual assault is not a light matter. We're talking about the well-being of many young individuals - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Sigh, seeing people react to this issue in ways like below, really just makes me cringe. It's no wonder people have lost hope in our generation.
*Original Article*
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