Studying abroad is an opportunity to see beyond what a tourist sees and understand another country’s culture, economy, and people, all while learning about yourself. Before you pack your bags, there is a lot to consider. First, you need to decide what kind of program is best for you—full immersion or island program. For a full immersion program, you enroll in a foreign university, and classes are taught in your host country’s language. In an island program you may be at a foreign university, but you take courses taught in English with other Americans.
The length of a program is also important to consider. Programs can be as long as a year or as short as two weeks. Some people find that they can only be away for a few weeks, while others need a few months or a year to understand the culture.
Where you live while abroad may impact your experience the most. The two main options are to live with a host family or at a university. Living in a dorm may afford you more freedom, but living with a family is a unique way to experience a country’s culture first-hand.
It is important to consider if the classes you take abroad will meet degree requirements. Even students in non-traditional study abroad majors, like engineering, may be able to participate in a study abroad experience. It is best to meet with your advisor and find a program that fits your academic needs.
If your school does not offer a program that has what you want, you may study through a program at another university. If you want credit for courses taken abroad, check the program’s accreditation and talk with your advisor about transfer credits. Many schools offer several study abroad opportunities, and there are even nontraditional programs like a semester at sea or volunteer/course programs available.
The University of Malta has entered into strategic alliances with a number of overseas Universities of high repute to jointly offer Masters degree courses on a full-time basis. You can obtain two Masters’ degrees within an intensive 3-semester (approximately 12 months) period. These programmes are run by world-class tutors who promote the latest analytical and problem solving skills. They offer a multinational experience and students have access to the resources of both Universities. All tuition is carried out in English.
The MSc in Sustainable Environmental Resources Management is offered jointly by the University of Malta and James Madison University of the United States of America.
This programmme enables students to apply their technical knowledge to complex natural and/or anthropogenic environmental problems with a multidisciplinary, systems approach. The programme provides a point of connection through which technical information can be shared effectively between policymakers and by making science and technology specialists aware of the broader context in which their work is applied.
Admission to the programme requires an honours bachelor degree from a recognised institution in a relevant area of study such as engineering, geography and science. For further details please visit our website at: http://www.um.edu.mt/imp
Malta is a beutiful island in the Mediterranean. http://www.visitmalta.com/main?l=1