My boyfriend and I are considering studying abroad in Malta. Any feedback of any nature would be most helpful?
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I live in Malta and this is a tough one for you.  The University of Malta does participate in student exchange programs with the US - and they speak English -  see what courses are on offer and check if the US medical school you want to go to will accept any courses from U/M - http://www.um.edu.mt/intoff/internationaloffrole.html\n2nd semester starts in February not January and runs until June -\nMalta is expensive - 1 MTL = 3 USD - McD meal = 3 mtl or 9 USD [an example] - life here is a bit expensive - Rent - a flat of medium quality is about 400 to 600 dollars a month + utilities+cable+phone+internet and 6 months is considered a "short let" so it might be more - the university offers housing but i dont know if it is coed - check the link i gave you - tuition- junior college course is 1500 mtl x 3 for US dollars per year - email the school and find out if the course is offered for 1/2 year studies - as Malta is a "catholic" country cohabitation is .... but as divorce is not legal here, many people are seperated & alot of people "cohabitate" so it will depend on who you meet, where you live, etc... \ncultural attitude towards women? different from the US - generally okay - it would be best to stay in the "touristy" part of the island as here is where pretty much everone speaks english - go to the link and check out the university info first - then go to http://www.searchmalta.com/ to get more information and also go to http://www.di-ve.com/dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=610&pid=13 - http://www.exclusive.com.mt/index2.jsp - i hope some of this helps, do your research and email me if you want - :)
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I did a school project on Valletta when I was in College and fell in love with it.  I want to go there some day and experience all that I read about.\n\nCasa Rocca Piccola, Valletta\nThis small palazzo, built in 1580, is a window to Maltese domestic culture of yesteryear. You will find an excellent costume collection on display, important period furniture and pictures. All the rooms are featured on the guided tour including the recently opened war shelters.\n\nGrand Master’s Palace, Valletta\nThe Magesterial Palace, built between 1571 and 1574, is today the president’s office and seat to Malta’s parliament. The palace is a treasure trove of art. The Tapestry Chamber hangs a unique collection of Gobelin tapestries. Frescoes depicting the Great Seige of 1565 adorn the Hall of St. Micheal and St. George – formerly the Order’s Supreme Council Hall. And, the beautiful ceiling decorations are by Nicolo Nasini. You will also find works by Ribera, Vanloo and Batoni in the State Apartments.\n\nNational Library, Valletta\nThis grand 18th century, Venetian style building was the last public building commissioned by the Knights. It houses some 400,000 works, many rare or priceless. All archival material covering the history of the Knights from 1113 to 1798 is lodged in the library.\n\nSacra Infermeria, Valletta\nThe hospital of the Order of St. John was built in 1574, one of the earlier buildings in Valletta. It was famous for its high standards, as well as its grand interior. The Great Ward, 153 metres long has one of the longest roof expanses in Europe. During World War II it was seriously damaged through bombing and after extensive renovation it re-opened as the Mediterranean Conference Centre.\n\nSeige Bell Memorial, Valletta\nThe Seige Bell Memorial was inaugurated in 1992 by Queen Elizabeth. It is monument for those that died during World War II.\n\nUpper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta\nThese 18th century gardens offer excellent views overlooking the Grand Harbour across to the Three Cities. The gardens are dotted with statues and have been totally refurbished. Below these gardens lie the lower Barrakka and every Saturday at noon, the 'noon gun' is fired.\n\nHastings Gardens,Valletta\nA small garden set on the bastions with splendid views of Manoel Island and Msida Creek. The gardens also houses a monument built by the Hasting’s family to the governor of Malta who died in 1826.
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YES I HAVE! I HAVE BEEN TO AQUABA AND AMMAN. THE JORDANIAN PEOPLE WERE INQUISITIVE AND INTRIGUING. I STAYED @ THE HILTON IN DOWN TOWN AMMAN AND MET PRINCE ABDULLA. I TOOK A SWIM IN THE GULF OF AMMAN(VERY SALTY). FOR THE MOST PART THESE PEOPLE WERE PRO AMERICAN AND I LOVED THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE!!
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yeah depends what part you are in australia like young kids on the coast will go to the beach and markets and shopping and hangout for social activities in land in the country some kids hang out with there friends go camping paddock bashing driving around the farms, schools are ok didnt like my school much but exchange students always fitted in, jobs some kids get jobs at the fast food chains or supermarkets or work for mum and dad. really depends what part of australia u r interested studying in. does the exhnage student place have a website they may offer a list if where they run in around australia u maybe get leads from there and decide on a place you like the most...
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Since you are British the Maltese Embassy will not be able to help you. Most birth certifificates are issued by a registar on the base. You could get a copy if you knew the unit/squadron your father was in. or better still contact\n\nCertificate Services Section\nGeneral Register Office\nPO Box 2\nSouthport\nPR8 2 JD\n\nTel: 0845 603 7788\n\nwww.gro.gov.co.uk\n\nThis is the national register office and hold certificates on all British Ciizens born home and abroad.
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Have you already secured a job there? That'll be the most important thing to get first and foremost, but I guess you already got that! lol\n\nThere is a special forum dealing with expats http://www.expatfocus.com/ -need to sign up before you can start asking questions.\n\nThis is what they're saying about Malta : It is extremely difficult for nationals of non-EU countries to obtain permits to work in Malta. However, if an expatriate has at least a 40% investment in a Malta-based company, they will be able to obtain a work permit for himself and one other expatriate worker. \n\nVISAs? Long-term visas are issued to visitors who wish to extend their stay beyond three months, and for business travelers. These are usually issued for a maximum of 12 months but are renewable.\n\nIf you enter Malta as a visitor and subsequently wish to settle in the country on a temporary basis, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Permit from the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, part of the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs. Many expatriates live in Malta on temporary residence permits, which they renew annually. To qualify for a Temporary Resident Permit, you have to be able to provide evidence of an annual income of at least LM6,000 ($15,360) and an additional income of LM1,000 ($2,560) per dependent. \n\nNationals of any country can apply for permanent residence in Malta, if they can provide evidence of an annual income at least equivalent to LM10,000 or capital to the value of at least LM150,000, and the ability to remit annually to Malta at least LM6,000, plus an additional LM1,000 per dependent. Within one year of taking up residence in Malta, applicants are required to provide evidence that they have purchased property in Malta which is valued at LM50,000 or more (LM30,000 if the property is an apartment) or that they are renting property for at least LM1,800 annually. \n\nAfter you've settled there, throw a party and don't forget to invite me!!!!
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I would recommend American University because my cousin is going there and she loves it and she is studying Arobic (Egyptian) studies and she is in Cairo, Egypt. It is a little expensive. But if you are willing to go to a good school then I guess I would pay it. Good Luck!
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exchange student...i just heard about it..im  from philippines and my schoolmate had applied for that and she fortunately she'll be studying on Australia next school year for college...maybe you can search something about it..
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my boyfriend was born and raised in lebanon ... anything in particular that you need to know?
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I have a friend studying American Studies there. He really likes it and has enjoyed his time there so far!
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Well, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue is a great little town to live in, on the water, quaint.  The campus is very separate from the main McGill Campus downtown...in fact the downtown campus students tend to make fun of the MacDonald campus, but they don't really have much connection other than the name.  MacDonald is connected to John Abbott, the CEGEP, so there are younger students around (CEGEP students are around 17-19 years old).  You're on the island of Montreal, but getting downtown if you don't have a car is long.  There's a shuttle that McGill offers between campuses in case you have classes downtown. Otherwise there's the 211 bus that will take you to a Metro stop - it can take between 45 minutes and 1 hour and a half depending on traffic.  My friend did environmental studies there and enjoyed it.  She spent her time between both campuses.  She was able to do lots of field work as well.  Montreal is a great place to live, you don't have to speak French.  In fact Ste-Anne's is in the "West Island" which is where the majority of the English population lives.  However if you want to learn French, the resources are there, you just need to take advantage of them.  Plus, if you're American even the international tuition will be cheaper than most American schools and also McGill still has its reputation as one of the best schools in Canada.  It's not easy though, you are marked harder here and there tends to be more competition between students.  Other statements about McGill are true - there's no school spirit, the football games aren't important (it is Canada after all...you're better off going to a Hockey game if you want to see a game).  The student body is made up of everyone from everywhere.  It's a very international school.  You'll get Anglophones and Francophones from quebec, tons of students from the rest of Canada, especially Ontario and all over the world. Students from Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, the Middle-East and Asia are just as common.  If you're American and planning on coming to study in Canada it's always good to be sympathetic and respectful of the country you're planning to live in.  Despite our proximity, we really are two different countries with very different value systems.
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There are lots of programs available to study abroad. If you have anyone in your community that has studied abroad then ask them how they did it. If not then the internet is a great tool. I am involoved in a program called AFS (american field service), they send students all around the world, but if you are looking for a program that specifically deals with australia then just look on yahoo through the search engine. \nAlso if you are already in the university then ask your school if they possibly have a partnership with a school in austraila. \nThere are many options open, but not knowing what country you are coming from I am not sure what direction to point you in. But as I said there are many programs for high school and college students, and also programs that allow you to work and travel.
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http://www.studyisland.com
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None...nothing in the UK is "reasonably" priced. I know that and I've only been there once! You're better off studying in the States if you're concerned about the expense.
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Valletta: the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island.\n \nwordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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Hey look, if you don't try you won't see any difference. By the way, seems like you're a very prolific student. \nWhat I would recommend to you is to:\nlook for help\ntalk to any adviser and an experienced student who has gone abroad from your university\nlook for scholarships: http://faswtweb.com, for example.\ngather information, ask about anything you have in mind.\n\nLook, nothing is complicated once we try it out. I wish you good luck and hopefully you try it, have a chance to experience the world in different ways.\nMany students don't have the doors open to the opportunities you have in hands right now. So, take advantage of those before they go to the trash can...
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can i suggest you develop a need for education and choose another country to live in for a while. as for being that shouldn't be a problem, even back in the days of lawrence there were male-male relationships