A Canadian college is on fire after a student living in Myanmar during a violent military coup asked to postpone an exam – but was rejected by a teacher, who mockingly asked if their internet “went down with COVID 19 . ”
York University officials apologized after the unnamed student told the professor that internet and cellular services were to be disrupted amid riots in the Asian country, according to Canadian broadcaster CBC.
“Please receive a postponement?” the student asked, according to screenshots widely posted online on Thursday.
But the senseless educator ridiculed the request for clemency.
“Last chance, bad sign. Did the internet even go down with COVID-19? The instructor replied.
The student then explained further.
“The Internet has not stopped [COVID-19]. There was a military coup in which they live and almost 200 protesters were shot [as of] now. The regime has decided to stop all communications until tomorrow “, they wrote.
As if responding to a student complaining of a cold in the head, the teacher then doubles down – warning that he should worry about the lack of the test.
“It simply came to our notice then [worry]. The next time you miss something, it’s over “, the teacher answers.
“By the way, your remarks (both related to this course and the country of origin) made me wonder how you understand reality,” the educator continues. “People are not being shot just to protest, but for much deeper reasons.”
A school spokesman insisted the exchange did not reflect the school’s values.
“York University is committed to supporting and promoting the values of respect, equity, diversity and inclusion on our campuses and in our communication,” York University spokeswoman Barbara Joy said in a statement.