[Arab News] Major problems faced by Saudi freshmen in foreign universities were discussed at a forum in Riyadh on Wednesday.| Only just now? The 9/11 hijackers were mostly in the U.S. on student visas, as I recall. |
"A student should not become involved in any activity that violates the law of that country, and should not make friends with students who are unsafe to associate with," Al-Bajad said.
| Good advice, even if one isn't Saudi. |
| Ditto. Nor to drug dealers or pimps. Even if one isn't a foreigner on a student visa. |
| "Just because the female in question is not wearing a black sack, it does not mean she is exposed cat meat, no matter how we interpret such behaviour at home." |
| Although those others do get to talk to members of the opposite sex without worrying about being beaten by the Muttawa. |
Makki warned students intending to pursue higher education in Ireland to be careful about the validity of their visas because they cannot be extended there and they will be forced to return to Soddy Arabia for visa renewal.
He outlined the formalities a student should undergo shortly after arrival in Ireland, such as registering his name and details at the attaché's office.
The student should also register at the nearest cop shoppe close to his residence. He will not receive accommodation or be allowed to open a bank account without a recommendation from his attaché.
Saudi student clubs in Ireland offer necessary assistance to newcomers, Ghazi said.
Addressing the students intending to study in Japan, financial director at the Saudi cultural attaché's office in Japan Abdul Wahab Al-Damak said 259 Japanese universities are recommended by the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education.
He added that the ministry provided accommodation for Saudi students because of the high cost of living there. "The most important reason for sending students to Japan is to help them take advantage of the country's expertise in science and technology," Al-Damak said. He also stressed that students should be punctual when attending lectures.
In his speech, director of legal administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Al-Shamri said students should abide by the immigration laws of the country and the regulations of the university where they are studying.
They should also take care not to break traffic regulations and rules governing intellectual property rights and keep away from potentially dodgy places.
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Imam Muhammad Islamic University Muhammad Al-Tuweijari called on students to work hard and not be overcome by fear of failure, disappointment or depression while in foreign countries.