A new year at university usually calls for a visit to Paperchase, a last minute haircut and a final raid of the family fridge.
But, according to Egyptian lawmaker Elhamy Agina, female students should undergo mandatory 'virginity tests' before being accepted to the country's universities.
And here's us thinking you just needed intelligence and a good personal statement to get into university…
'Any girl who enters university, we have to check her medical examination to prove that she is a Miss,' Agina told Egypt's Youm 7 newspaper.
'Therefore, each girl must present an official document upon being admitted to university stating she's a Miss.
'No one should be upset by this decision,' he added.
Sure, Mr Agina. Sure…
Several women have taken to social media to show their disgust at Agina's sexist and derogatory comments, highlighting the MP's incorrect use of the title 'Miss' to refer to a woman's virginity.
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