Old and New Dorms Show Stark Contrast as National Pingtung University Students Question Conditions

Students moving into National Pingtung University’s older Huilan Building dormitory found broken glass, damaged cabinets and grass growing beside windows, prompting one student to ask online whether the building was really fit for people to live in.

Some students compared the building unfavorably with newer dormitories on other campuses. One said a bed rail had fallen off and had not been repaired. Another described the building as old but said its rooms were spacious and the equipment remained usable. The student said late registration had left Huilan Building as the only available option.

The university acknowledged that the dormitory requires more maintenance than its newer residences in terms of space, interior fittings and equipment. It said it had immediately checked reports about unfinished rooms and increased cleaning and follow-up inspections.

National Pingtung University said Huilan Building had served students through earlier stages of the institution’s development and carried memories for generations of staff and students. Because it remains occupied during the academic year, larger renovation and equipment replacement projects generally must take place during winter or summer breaks.

The university said accommodation fees vary according to building conditions, room type and facilities. After government subsidies, students pay about NT$2,200 per semester for an air-conditioned shared room in Huilan Building. It asked residents to report faults through the dormitory repair system and said it would prioritize improvements based on safety, urgency, practical needs, funding and construction conditions.

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Is this dormitory really meant for people to live in?