Dormitory bans drying clothes on balcony, students say unreasonable

Dormitory of Ho Chi Minh City National University - Photo: HO THI NHUONG

The management board of the BE dormitory complex of Ho Chi Minh City National University has just asked students to sign a commitment not to dry clothes on the balcony. According to this commitment, students are not allowed to dry shirts, pants, towels and other items on the balcony of their dormitory as before.

Students speak irrationally.

According to the commitment, each room has been equipped with three sets of drying poles, including one in the bathroom and two on either side of the window. For wet clothes, students hang them on the bathroom drying pole until dry, then move them to the two drying poles installed by the window.

In addition, for items that take a long time to dry such as blankets and pillows, the management board recommends that students use the laundry service. If they violate the commitment, they will agree to change rooms according to the arrangement of the dormitory management board.

Many students believe that it is unreasonable to prohibit drying clothes on dormitory balconies. The designer, a student at the University of Natural Sciences (Ho Chi Minh City National University), said that since his first year, he has been drying clothes on the balcony because only there is enough sunlight and wind to dry the clothes.

"If the management board has issued such a new regulation to ensure the aesthetics of the dormitory, I find it difficult to understand and inappropriate. Because the convenience and quality of life of students must be put first," the designer expressed.

TH - a student at the University of Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) also said that the solution of drying clothes in the bathroom and near the window is ineffective and inconvenient, because it makes the drying process longer and more difficult.

"In addition, if you dry clothes in a room that is not dry like this, they can easily get moldy, affecting your health. Especially in the rainy season, it is difficult for students to have enough clean clothes to go to school and work," H. worried.

DP, a student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City National University), shared that although the management board suggested taking clothes to the laundry shop for drying, not all students have enough money to wash and dry them regularly.

The dormitory management will dialogue with students.

Hang dry clothes at the window and wet clothes in the bathroom - Photo: Dormitory Management Board

Speaking with Tuoi Tre Online , Mr. Lai The Tuan - Head of the Dormitory Department of Ho Chi Minh City National University - said that building E2 - E3 has a total of 672 rooms, of which 224 rooms are located at the front.

The first floor area of ​​the two buildings is the administrative office area of ​​the Dormitory Management Center and in front of the building is the square area of ​​the Truong Sa archipelago sovereignty landmark.

"In order to ensure the aesthetics of the front of the office area, contribute to building the image of a civilized and polite dormitory and residential area, leaving a good impression on students, parents and visitors, the BE cluster management board has conducted a survey to get students' opinions on solutions to ensure aesthetics," said Mr. Tuan.

Accordingly, the dormitory will be equipped with three drying racks in each room for students to dry their clothes in. If any student does not agree, the management will move the room to the back of the building.

"However, for the convenience of students, the BE cluster management board will organize meetings with students of the above departments to inform and receive additional suggestions for other options that are more suitable than the current option," said Mr. Tuan.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ky-tuc-xa-cam-phoi-do-o-ban-cong-sinh-vien-noi-khong-hop-ly-20240925095908708.htm