An introductory meeting was organised for Gozitan students, who will this year begin courses at the University of Malta. The meeting was held at the exhibition hall of the Ministry for Gozo.

More than two hundred students were invited to the meeting which was held by GUG, in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo. Representatives from the organisation provided information on some aspects of the university life that these new students will experience in the coming weeks.

The speakers advised the students of the various organisations within the different faculties and encouraged new students to get to know more about them during the activities of Freshers’ Week, which will be organised as the first semester begins. The speakers also focused on specific aspects that affect the Gozitan students, in particular searching for accommodation in Malta and ferry crossings between the two islands, as well as the related expenses. The GUG through its website offers information on accommodation near the University where students can lodge, or share with other fellow students.

The students who attended the meeting will join hundreds of other Gozitan students who are already studying in Malta. GUG speakers explained that the number of Gozitan students at the University of Malta have increased regularly.

The Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, addressed those who attended and outlined the commitment of the Ministry for Gozo in aiding the educational sector on the island. The Minister expressed her satisfaction that more Gozitan students are choosing to continue their studies at university as well as in education and other training such as MCAST and ITS. The Minister went on to say that this reality is very different from that of years ago when the number of Gozitan University students was much lower than today, she urged current students to get involved in university organisations that give opportunities to broaden the socio-cultural perspectives in conjunction with academic learning.

Students were also given information about applications that can be made to the Ministry for Gozo in respect of additional assistance to Gozitan students amounting to € 116.47 every three months in the case of University students in addition to other relief in respect of transport

More information about this can be obtained from the Ministry for Gozo, or from the stand during the activities GUG hold on the Campus of the University during the first week of the school year.

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