Moroccan Medical Students Denied Dorm Access in Catch-22 Over Registration Certificates
A bureaucratic hurdle is leaving aspiring doctors and pharmacists in Morocco struggling to students-blackmailed-university-housing-risk/” title=”Medical Students Facing Extortion, University Housing at Risk”>secure housing, highlighting the challenges many students face in accessing affordable accommodation. Parliamentary representative Fatima Tamni, from the Federation of the Democratic Left, brought the issue to light in a written question to the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation.
Tamni revealed that students are facing mounting pressure due to their inability to secure housing in university dormitories, specifically citing the Souissi residence hall. This issue is particularly concerning for medical students who rely heavily on these affordable housing options.
The heart of the problem lies in a frustrating Catch-22 situation. Medical schools require students to provide proof of enrollment before taking their exams. However, this proof of enrollment is also required to apply for university housing. This creates a circular dependency that leaves students, especially those from outside the Rabat-Salé-Temara region, in a lurch.
A member of the National Committee shared that students from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, as well as the Faculty of Dentistry, were shocked to discover their ineligibility for housing in both the first and second Souissi residence halls. The lack of affordable housing options forces many students to seek expensive private rentals, sharing rooms and apartments in areas like Yaacoub Al Mansour. This adds financial strain and can detract from their studies.
This situation underscores the urgent need for a more flexible and compassionate approach to student housing, ensuring that all students have access to safe and affordable accommodation, regardless of their field of study or financial background.
