Going to university is not just the next academic chapter in a student’s life; it is often an active decision that shapes their future. For many, the university experience is a key step in developing professional and political maturity.
During this year’s Freshers’ Week, Times of Malta spoke to students about their expectations for university life, their financial outlook and their political engagement.
For some, the decision to attend university goes beyond academics – it’s about personal growth and experiences.
Miguel Muscat, an 18-year-old communications student, explained that he chose to go to university was “not just to have a viable future” but also “to have the time of [his] life”.
“I wanted to find out more about myself, to meet more amazing people, get the opportunity to do things I would never have been able to do, and just have the time of my life here,” he said.
Joseph Mario Grech, 20, a master’s student in accountancy, …