Typhoon Bawei disrupts Taiwan's university entrance exams, students face 'first time not wanting a holiday'

The upcoming "College Entrance Special Examination" in Taiwan has been postponed due to the imminent threat of Typhoon Bawei. The storm is forecast to impact Taiwan significantly on Friday and Saturday, the originally scheduled dates for the crucial exams. The Ministry of Education confirmed the postponement after a meeting with the University Entrance Committee for Academic Development. This decision has led to widespread frustration among students who were mentally prepared for the exams and had plans immediately following their conclusion. Many expressed dismay on social media platforms, with comments like "This is the first time I don't want a holiday" and "I can't study any more in these extra days." Some students lamented that their post-exam travel plans, including international trips and group tours, are now in jeopardy, causing significant disruption. The announcement of a "two-stage announcement" for the new dates has also added to the confusion and anxiety. However, some students and members of the public have acknowledged the necessity of the postponement for safety reasons, citing the risks for both students and staff if the exams were to proceed during the typhoon. The exact new dates, whether Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday of the following week, will be officially announced by the University Entrance Committee and the College Entrance Examination Center at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

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Can't it be held as scheduled? This is the first time I don't want a holiday.