1. Does not put enough to achieve his dream

2. No work life balance

3. Stress Management 

1. Main issue identified: Time management          

• YR struggles to balance academics and fun, going out every weekend led to him being late for clinical skills. 

• As a student YR has the responsibility to prioritize his assignments and work before going out for fun.

• prevents late submissions or further mistakes such as copying to compensate for his procrastination. 

• He should plan his activities on Friday or Saturday and avoid late nights on Sunday if he has Monday clinical skills to balance his fun and responsibility as a student. 

• It is highly important for students to develop skills to plan ahead, control and prioritize according to the situation and responsibilities assigned. (What’s more important at the moment?) 

2. Potential Issue identified: Parental expectations and career choice Asian parents pressure 

• Dr RY may want his son to follow his footsteps but YR may not have the same passion. 

• Cultural factors (Asian household) may create family induced pressure 

• The pressure and lack of passion combo leads to low motivation, stress, poor mental health and unhealthy coping mechanisms 

• therefore, communication with Dr RY and YR is important to ensure a healthy relationship, wellbeing and ultimately respect of one another’s life choices 

3. Issue Identified: Unethical use of MC, avoiding consequences of his actions

• YR’s attempts to use MC as an excuse for his poor student conduct highlights his professionalism and ethical values. 

• His actions lead to consequences such as poor reputation and trust, damaged integrity which is very important as a medical practitioner. 

• It is important for medical professionals to uphold integrity and accountability. saying no to corruption, unethical behaviors and most importantly to take accountability for their own actions. 

• It is respected and admired to own up to our own mistakes, face the relevant consequences and learn from our mistakes. 

YR moved to a new environment, away from family and familiar surroundings. This distance from home made him feel isolated and lonely, which is common for many students.

They might have the feeling of disconnection and emotional stress, leading to difficulty in focusing on studies and adapting to the new environment.

2. Desire to Fit In

Being in a new place with unfamiliar people, YR wanted to make new friends and feel accepted. This led him to engage in social activities like visiting pubs to bond with peers.

But this may cause his social life became a priority, which sometimes led to neglecting academics and responsibilities like attending practicals and completing assignments.

3. Desire to Try New Things

As part of adjusting to university life and exploring independence, YR was eager to try new experiences, like partying and socializing on weekends, which were part of student culture.

The desire to experience life outside academics can lead to distractions, reduced study time, and unhealthy habits (e.g. poor time management, missing classes).

• With YR not providing a proper reason for his leave application, the consequences were that he had to repeat his semester

• Even though he was given a ‘second chance’, he continued with his happy-go-lucky life with little to no concern at all

• Nearing his exams, he finally felt the stress and reality of the possibility of failing his exam, leading to him plagiarising from a website

• As a result of his actions, the higher authorities have given him a punishment, which is very likely to be expelled

• To be professional and have integrity is to hold accountability for one's actions and be honest

• This will significantly affect his application in either the same or other universities, as the application form may question his discipline and past actions at the previous university
  
  

2. Not willing to learn and change his attitude and mindset (very stubborn)

• Even though he was given a ‘second chance’, he was very stubborn about not changing his behaviour

• He continued to go to pubs with his friends, skipping practicals on Mondays and clinical skill practicals, which caused a significant impact on his studies, as he would fall behind

• This shows that there is a lack of accountability towards his education, leading to poor performance in his examinations

3. His responsibilities as a student were not fulfilled. 

•  Coming into a university, it is our responsibility to attend classes, finish up assignments and be well prepared for examinations

• He may be reacting this way due to the taste of freedom, but that is not why he came to a university for

• It is good to have a great balance of work and life, but having too much of something is never good

"This shows that having freedom in university must be balanced with proper ethics and responsibilities to prevent it from backfiring."

1. Individual counseling

• Provide confidential sessions to address academic stress, lack of motivation, and parental pressure.

• Use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or motivational interviewing to improve time management and coping skills.

• Schedule weekly/bi-weekly sessions with progress reviews.

1. Career and Academic Counseling

• Conduct aptitude tests to align YR’s program with his interests and UK transfer goals.

• Develop a tailored academic plan to boost motivation and engagement.

1. Parental Engagement Sessions

• Organize family sessions to align Dr. RY’s expectations with YR’s goals.

• Reduce pressure through open communication facilitated by counselors.

1. Early Intervention and Monitoring

• Use attendance and performance data to flag at-risk students early.

• Assign counselors for regular check-ins to prevent escalation of issues.

Alternative punishments

1. Academic expulsion

• Impose strict conditions (e.g., 100% attendance, no further misconduct).

• Low attendance (<80%), leading to exam barring and semester repetition.

• Expulsion ensures fairness and maintains IMU’s reputation.

• Upholding academic integrity and professionalism critical for medical education.

1. Academic Integrity Training

• Mandate course on ethical practices and proper citation.

• Prevent future plagiarism through education.

1. Grade Penalty

• Assign failing grade for plagiarized exam or require resubmission.

• Reinforce consequences without ending enrollment.