Studying abroad
A personal experience
Ryan Zammit
It is still not common for young Maltese people to study abroad, to experience life without family and friends in a foreign country with its peculiarities, cultural differences and unknowns.
Ryan Zammit contacted The Zone and offered to share his experience of living abroad while studying for his PhD in knowledge management – the ups and downs; the value of being independent and taking care of things on your own.
About Ryan
Age: 26
Qualifications:
B.Sc Information Technology - University of Malta
M.Sc Business Information Systems Management - Middlesex University London
PhD Knowledge Management and Social Networking - Middlesex University London
Useful links:
Maltese community in London - Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/243456085698490/
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P Debattista
Dec 26th 2012, 14:03
Studying abroad is a massive investment. Without some form of governmental assistance it is virtually impossible for the average person to study abroad.
This year the Maltese government opted to grant a scholarship (STEPS) to its chosen few, completely ignoring individuals who are clearly more competent and qualified, not to mention more in need of financial assistance. But this goes unnoticed..
Byron Abela
Dec 25th 2012, 19:12
Well done, the government should encourage more PhD students.
Let's have a strong university.
Dwane Debono
Dec 20th 2012, 21:05
Best of luck for your studies Ryan! Well done and keep up the good work :-)
Michael Camileri
Dec 20th 2012, 19:27
This is a major issue in Malta, experience. All the theory, but no practice. By the age of 26, I had already gained 9 years Office experience in various areas of Finance.
Christopher Dimech
Dec 24th 2012, 23:05
It's people who learn only by experience who ruin the economy!
Byron Abela
Dec 25th 2012, 19:11
We need these people too - not only practitioners.
Research is important.
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