Common Malta Student Visa Interview Questions

Personal Information:

1. Tell me about yourself. / Introduce yourself.

·       What is your full name, date of birth, place of birth, and passport number?

2. Can you describe your family background or family circumstances?
3. Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
4. How do you manage your time and academic pressure?

Educational Background:

5.   Tell me about your educational background and previous qualifications.

·       What did you study previously?

·       Tell me about your previous academic background.

6.   What is your highest educational qualification?

7.   How is this program related to your previous education and work experience?

Program & Course Details:

8.   What is the name of the program and the institution where you will study?

·       What program are you going to study?

9. Why did you choose this particular program?
10. What are the benefits of studying this program?
11. What will you learn from this program?
12. What interests you most about this program?
13. What key factors motivated you to apply for this program?
14. What part of the curriculum do you like most, and why?
15. What courses will you study in this program?
16. How many internship opportunities are included in this program?
17. How many ECTS credits does your program have?
18. What is the MQF level of your program?
19. What is the duration of your program?
20. How many semesters does your program have?
21. What is the medium of instruction for your program?
22. When will your program start and end?

Institution-Related Questions:

23.               Why did you choose this institution?

24. What do you know about this institution? What do you know about its reputation?
25. Where is the institution located?
26. Is your institution accredited?
27. What other academic institutions did you consider, and why did you not choose them?
28. How did you learn about this institution and program?

Why Malta?

29.               Why did you choose Malta for higher education?

·       Why do you want to study in Malta?

·       What do you like and dislike about Malta?

30. What do you know about Malta?
31. What is the capital of Malta?

32.               Why did you choose Malta instead of other European countries?

33. What are the other major cities in Malta?
34. What do you know about Malta’s culture and heritage?
35. What do you know about the Maltese education system?
36. What do you know about the weather and environment in Malta?

·       What is the weather like in Malta?

37. How many seasons are there in Malta?
38. What is the currency used in Malta?
39. What is Malta’s most popular traditional food?
40. What are the neighboring countries of Malta?

Study Destination Comparison:

41.               If a similar program is available in your country, why didn’t you choose to study there?

42. Which other countries did you consider, and why did you not choose them?

Sponsor & Financial Questions:

43.               Who is sponsoring your education?

·       Who is your sponsor?

·       What does your sponsor do?

·       What is your sponsor’s monthly or annual income?

·       How much money is available in your or your sponsor’s bank account?

·       When did your sponsor start the business?

44. How many earning members are there in your family?
45. How long has your sponsor been working in that organization?
46. If your sponsor is unable to bear your educational expenses, how will you manage them?
47. How will you pay your tuition fees and living expenses?

·       Who will pay your tuition fees and living expenses in Malta?

·       How will you manage your tuition fees and living expenses?

Tuition Fees, Insurance & Living Expenses:

48.               How much is your tuition fee per year? What is the total tuition fee for your program?

·       How much tuition fee have you already paid?

·       How did you pay your tuition fee?

49. How much is your insurance fee?
50. What is the name of your insurance company?
51. What are your expected monthly living expenses in Malta?
52. Can you provide a breakdown of your monthly expenses for accommodation, food, transportation, and other living costs?

Accommodation:

53.               Where will you stay in Malta?

54. What is your accommodation address?
55. How much does your accommodation cost?
56. Who will bear your accommodation expenses?

Career Plans & Return to Bangladesh:

57.               What will you do after completing your study program?

58. What job do you expect to get after graduation?
59. What are your future career goals after completing this program?

·       What do you want to do after completing this program?

·       Where do you want to work after completing your study program?

60. What career opportunities will this qualification provide in Bangladesh?

·       What career opportunities will be available after completing this program?

·       In which sectors will you be able to work after completing this program?

61. How will this program help you achieve your future career goals?
62. How do you plan to use this degree in your country?
63. Who will recognize this foreign degree in Bangladesh? / How will this degree be recognized in Bangladesh?
64. Do you plan to pursue a master’s or PhD after completing this program?

Work While Studying:

65.               Do you plan to work while studying in Malta?

66. If you get a part-time job opportunity, will you accept it?

Travel History & Europe:

67.               Have you ever traveled abroad before?

68. Have you ever had a visa refused?
69. Have you applied for a visa to another country?
70. Do you have any relatives or friends in Malta or elsewhere in Europe?
71. Do you wish to visit another European country during your holidays?
72. Which country would you like to visit during your holidays, and why?
73. What do you know about the Schengen Area?
74. Can you name some Schengen countries?

Visa Intentions & Genuine Student Questions:

75.               Do you intend to stay in Malta permanently after completing your studies?

76. Are you planning to settle permanently in Malta?
77. Why should we believe that you are a genuine student?
78. Why are you a suitable candidate for this program?
79. Why should we give you a visa?
80. Why should we select you?
81. Who prepared your visa application? 
82. What will you do if your visa application is refused? 

The Destructive and Preserving Forces of Nature in Dylan Thomas’ “The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower”

Dylan Thomas’ poem “The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower” explores different types of forces. One key force the poem discusses is the force of youth. 

In the first stanza, the poem begins by discussing the force of nature. Nature has two kinds of forces— the destructive force and the preserving force. In our youth, we often feel the impact of nature’s destructive side, which can lead us to be reckless. However, nature also plays a role in preserving us. As we grow older and our level of energy goes down, we find ourselves becoming more restricted. Our emotions tend to settle down, and we grow into more mature people. We become calmer and less impulsive, moving away from the fiery impulsiveness of youth. 

In the second stanza, he explores our physical desires or sexual feelings. Sometimes, these feelings go very high, and sometimes, they go very low. When they are at their peak, they feel like we could destroy anything. But when they decline, we feel like mere shadows of ourselves. Then, he explores the various functions of our mouth. Apart from just eating, it plays many other roles in our lives. 

In the third stanza, he explores the role of our hands. Sometimes, our hands do nothing and remain still in the water. But at other times, they are busy expressing a whole range of emotions. When we are filled with anger, we can slap a person, but when we are calm, we can use our hands to show love and admiration. Our hands can show both our strongest passions and our weaker feelings. They have the power to stop the whirl of sailing or keep a boat from moving forward. When the wind is howling, we can drop the anchor and prevent the boat from moving swiftly. Our hands give us the ability to control both the boat and the wind. If we can control the boat, we can also control the wind. 

Then, we can talk about an interesting scenario that involves a hanging man and a hangman. One person is hanging the other, which creates a twist where the hanging man is actually the one doing the hanging. Both characters are human beings and are made of clay. Yet, they are playing different roles. In this dramatic scene, one is taking the life of the other. The hanging man is taking the life of the hangman. They are both human beings, but their roles are clearly different. 

Then, he talks about the theme of love. A baby is born out of the love between parents. When a mother gives birth to a baby, she endures significant pain. But as soon as she looks at her young child, she feels happy, and all that pain melts away. 

When a baby is born, it marks the beginning of a new journey. As the years go by, the baby grows older and eventually faces death. Then, they may think of going to heaven or hell. Eventually, the baby becomes an adult, then an elderly person, and ultimately faces death. This cycle of nature reveals a profound truth. It means that when a baby is born in one place, an elderly person passes away in another. It is a beautiful reminder of the cycle of life and the balance of nature. 

In the last two lines, he refers to the lover’s tomb. If we think about a graveyard, we can picture the lovers and other people who rest there, gradually being eaten by small insects. These little creatures are destroying our bodies by eating our flesh and blood. Ironically, they are also preserving our bodies. It is a fascinating balance of nature. It also leads to our destruction. 

Introduce yourself / Tell me about yourself

 In this article, I have given an answer to one of the most common interview questions: “Introduce yourself / Tell me about yourself.”

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself to this panel.

Good morning/afternoon,

My name is Mohammad Kamrul Hasan. My home district is Barisal, but I was born and brought up in Dhaka. Currently, I am staying in the Mohammadpur area.

Recently, I completed a postgraduate degree, an MA in ELT, from the State University of Bangladesh.

I am quite good at writing. Besides my studies, I used to write articles about travel and tourism, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and technology.

My strengths include a positive attitude, punctuality, strong interpersonal skills, and effective management skills.

My weakness is that I am not comfortable until I finish my work within the given time, and I am friendly in nature.

My short-term goal is to get a job in a reputable company, and my long-term goal is to reach the highest position in the company.

My hobbies include playing cricket, listening to music, reading books, and keeping myself updated with the latest news.

There are five members in my family. My mother is a housewife, and my younger sister is studying at Dhaka University. My two elder sisters are married. I lost my father six years ago.

That is all about me. 

Education system in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has perhaps one of the most diverse and outdated education systems, which can be divided based on the medium of instruction, including Bengali, English, and Madrasah. The Bengali and English-medium education systems are collectively referred to as the general education system, whereas the religion-based education system is known as the Madrasah system. Students also have the opportunity to choose a non-formal education system, known as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). However, each of these three main education systems can be further divided into different levels, which are as follows:

       I.          Primary Level (Class 1-5)

     II.          Secondary Level (Class 6-10, SSC)

    III.          Higher Secondary Level (Class 11-12, HSC)

   IV.          Tertiary Level- (Undergraduate, Post-graduate, Masters of Philosophy, Doctoral Degree)

Our education journey begins at the pre-primary level, which includes Kindergarten and Nursery. During these two years, we are introduced to the alphabet, rhymes, and numbers. Then our primary-level education begins, which ends with the Primary School Certificate (PSC) examination after completing five years of primary school. Students in class eight appear in the Junior School Certificate (JSC) examination after successfully completing eight years of academic study.

After that, they enroll in the secondary level, which consists of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. During these four years, students are required to take two significant public examinations: the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), each held after two years. When students move to class nine, they choose either Science, Business Studies, or Humanities as their group.

The first major board examination for a Bangladeshi student is the Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Students sit for this examination after completing ten years of academic study. However, secondary-level education ends with the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination after completing grade 12, or the second year of college. Passing the HSC examination is mandatory to enroll in an undergraduate program.

There are two types of undergraduate programs: the pass course (degree) and the Honors program. The duration of the pass course is three years, whereas Honors students study for one additional year. Afterwards, students may pursue a postgraduate or Master’s degree, which lasts two years for those who completed the pass course and one year for those who completed the Honors program. 

We can also observe that, apart from the national education system, other educational systems exist, including the English-medium and Madrasah education systems. In our country, English-medium education is offered by several private institutions. These institutions provide O Level and A Level courses, which are equivalent to the SSC and HSC, respectively. Students have the opportunity to take these examinations under Edexcel or Cambridge. However, the O Level and A Level examinations are conducted through the British Council in Dhaka. The Madrasah education system focuses on Arabic-medium, Islam-centered education, which is administered by the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, also known as the Alia Madrasah Education Board.

Since 2009 and 2010, respectively, the PSC and JSC examinations have been conducted by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME), which is responsible for primary (Classes I–VIII) and mass education in Bangladesh. Except for three subjects—Bangla Second Paper, English First Paper, and English Second Paper—the question papers for all other subjects in the PSC, JSC, or equivalent examinations are designed according to a new format known as “Srijonshil” or creative. The purpose of this new format was to encourage students to think critically.

It is needless to say that this new examination system faced significant criticism. As a result, a group of people demanded the discontinuation of the examinations. However, their request was not accepted, as it was considered an unrealistic suggestion. During the inaugural ceremony of National Primary Education Week 2017, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke in favor of the new education system. To justify the continuation of public examinations in the fifth and eighth grades, she said, “The main objective of introducing the new system in 2009 was to ensure equal opportunities for every student to learn, build their confidence, remove the fear of public examinations, and award scholarships to students based on their results.”

According to some concerned parents and educationists, the PSC and JSC examinations have placed extra pressure on teenagers. Compared to the previous education system, which required students to study for ten long years to obtain their first academic certificate, the new education system allows students to achieve it after successfully completing five years of schooling. Some students and their parents consider this a matter of great pride. Furthermore, the previous education system allowed only a limited number of students to participate in scholarship examinations held in the fifth and eighth grades, overlooking the abilities of other students. In contrast, the new examination system awards scholarships based on students’ performance. 

Short History of English Language in Bangladesh

I was born and raised in Bangladesh, a developing country where English is taught as a subject from elementary to tertiary levels. As a student of the English language and literature, I am very curious to know when and how this language was introduced in my country. For this reason, I used the Google search engine to find out its origins. What I found is very interesting. It is said that this foreign language was first introduced in the Indian subcontinent after the establishment of the East India Company. When England took control of the subcontinent, English emerged as the instrument and language of colonial power. It was the medium of language for colonial administration, education, and commerce. Therefore, it became the common means of communication between the rulers and the educated class of the Indian subcontinent.

However, in 1858, the British Raj began its regime in the Indian subcontinent under the British Crown following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Their rule came to an end with the partition of India in 1947. Despite this fact, the English language managed to hold its strong position. As a result of the partition, Bangladesh became separate from India and joined Pakistan as a provincial state. During the period from 1955 to 1971, Bangladesh was under the rule of Pakistan and was known as East Pakistan. At that time, English held the position of a second language in this region. It served as the medium for administration and higher education and facilitated communication among educated speakers of Bengali and Urdu.  

On December 16, 1971, Bangladesh achieved independence from Pakistan after a nine-month brutal war. Since then, the English language has begun to lose its dominant position in this newborn country. The first few years after the independence of Bangladesh are noteworthy because, during this period, the English language suffered serious neglect due to the public’s strong preference for their mother tongue, Bengali. As a result, the state of English language teaching and learning in educational institutions deteriorated, even though English remained a compulsory subject from the secondary to the higher secondary level. However, from 1974, this situation began to improve with the formation of the education commission, which proposed various measures regarding language teaching. Subsequently, the Ministry of Education formed an English Language Teaching Taskforce to evaluate the status of the English language in Bangladesh, and it made several recommendations for improving the learning of English. In Bangladesh, the status of English is that of a foreign language, not a second language.

Migris Interview Questions for Lithuania

Lithuania is one of the most popular study-abroad destinations among international students. This Schengen country offers European-standard education at an affordable cost, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular among study-abroad aspirants. However, to obtain legal permission to study in Lithuania, students must secure a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). This is granted only if applicants perform well in a Migris interview conducted by the Lithuanian Migration Department. Below is a list of probable questions that students may be asked during the Migris interview. 

1. Tell me about yourself.

·       Please introduce yourself and tell us about your academic background, any relevant professional experience, your family background, and your personal interests.

2. Tell us the name of the program you are pursuing and the institute where you are pursuing the program.

3. Why did you choose this bachelor’s or master’s program?

4. Why did you choose this college or university?

·       Who recommended this college or university to you?

·       What other academic institutions did you consider, and why did you not choose them?

5. What do you know about this college or university? What do you know about its reputation?

6. Why did you choose a college instead of a university?

7. Why did you choose Lithuania for your higher studies?

8. If a similar program is available in your country, why did you not choose to study it there?

9. Which other countries did you consider, and why did you decide not to choose them?

10. How did you come to know about this college or program?

·       How did you find out about the opportunity to study in Lithuania?

11. Why did you choose Europe for higher education instead of other continents?

12. How is this program related to your previous studies?

13. What interests you most about this program?

14. What are your future career plans after completing this program?

15. How will this program help you achieve your future career goals?

16. What career options are available after completing this program?

17. How will you finance your studies and living expenses in Lithuania?

·       Who is your sponsor?

·       What is his or her profession?

·       If employed, who issued his or her job certificate?

·       What is his or her monthly or annual income?

·       How long have your parents been saving for your education abroad?

18. Where will you live in Lithuania?

19. Do you plan to work while studying in Lithuania?

·       If you get any part-time work opportunity, will you accept it?

20. Do you plan to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree after graduation?

21. Do you intend to stay in Lithuania after completing your studies?

22. What makes this course suitable for your career goals?

23. What key features of this course motivated you to choose it?

24. Who is the rector or a notable figure of the college or university?

25. What is the medium of instruction for your program?

26. What is the duration of your program?

27. What subjects or modules are included in your course?

28. Can you describe your family background or family circumstances?
29. Have you ever traveled abroad before?

30. How will you adapt to living in Lithuania?

31. Do you have any relatives or friends in Lithuania?

32. Did you do the visa application by yourself, or did you seek assistance from others?

33. How was the visa application process? Can you explain the steps involved in the visa application?

34. How much is the state fee?

35. How did you pay the state fee?

36. Did you do the university admission by yourself? What were the steps involved in the university admission process?

37.  Which application did you submit to the Immigration Department?

38. What do you expect from us?

39. What is the reason for our meeting today?

40. How much do you expect to spend per month on accommodation, food, and other living expenses in Lithuania? Can you provide a cost breakdown?

41. What do you know about Lithuanian culture and heritage?

42. What languages are spoken in Lithuania?

43. What currency is used in Lithuania?

44. What is the climate like in Lithuania?

45. How do you plan to adjust to cultural differences?

46. What types of food are popular in Lithuania?

47. What will you do if your visa application is refused?

48. How do you plan to use this degree in your country? 

Lord Byron’s relationship with contemporary poets

Lord Byron is one of the best poets of the Romantic age, but his relationship with contemporary poets was not good at all. In particular, he had a personal conflict with poet laureate Robert Southey, and they did not even want to be in the same room. Moreover, Byron did not particularly like his senior poets of the Romantic age, William Wordsworth and S. T. Coleridge. Though he did not have any direct personal conflict with them in that way, there were conflicts in terms of poetic composition and style. If we read Canto 1 of Don Juan, we can understand this very well. Here, he criticized several of his contemporary literati, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey, in very harsh language. This part has been highlighted here.

William Wordsworth is the pioneer of the Romantic Age, and he, along with S. T. Coleridge, published Lyrical Ballads in 1798. Many people believe that the publication of this book marked the official beginning of the Romantic Age. In the preface of this book, Wordsworth mentioned that the language and style of writing poetry should be of a new kind. In terms of language, he emphasized the use of ordinary language and prioritized everyday life events of common people when selecting subjects for his poetry. Wordsworth also spoke extensively about nature. Lord Byron, with his epic poem Don Juan, tried to show the opposite of what Wordsworth said about poetry. Byron wanted to demonstrate that beautiful and great poetry could be composed by preserving the traditional forms, and Don Juan was that attempt. He called Wordsworth insane, though the exact reason for this is not known. Also, we cannot say whether he harbored any personal jealousy towards Wordsworth. However, what we see in Byron’s Don Juan is largely the opposite of the idealism found in Wordsworth’s poetry.

S. T. Coleridge is another important poet of the Romantic age, and he is famous for his use of imagination. In particular, if we look at his two poems, Kubla Khan and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, we can see that Coleridge was one of the greatest—or perhaps the greatest—poets in English literature in terms of his use of imagination. Byron said about Coleridge that he was a drunk. One possible reason he said this is that Coleridge was addicted to drugs in his personal life. However, Byron was not in favor of Coleridge’s use of imagination, and he did not take imagination very seriously in composing poetry. 

Robert Southey was the poet laureate of that time. He held this position for a long time, and though he did not gain as much fame as Wordsworth and Coleridge after his death, during his lifetime, he was fairly recognized as a poet in contemporary England. Byron had a very bitter relationship with Southey, and the two even wrote poems attacking each other. Byron’s assessment of Southey was that he was a hypocrite and talkative.

Among the poets of that time, Byron had a very good relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelley. Their friendship was very deep, and they liked each other very much. Shelley and Byron had somewhat similar thoughts. However, Shelley did not reject imagination and was a devotee of nature. The similarity between Byron and Shelley lies mainly in their ideology, and both were rebellious poets. Byron’s ideals were John Milton, John Dryden, and Alexander Pope. They were all poets of the Neo-Classical era, and Byron was a fan of their satire. All three of them portrayed society in their poems, especially civil society. Byron also portrayed this in his poem Don Juan.

However, we can see the greatest influence of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope on Byron. Byron, in his poem Don Juan, has largely followed the type of satire on people and human society that Swift used in his book Gulliver’s Travels. In Byron, we can see the power of intense satire, similar to that of Pope.

By reading the poem Don Juan, we may be reminded of Homer’s epic The Odyssey. Just as Odysseus wandered from one place to another in search of adventure or was forced by the curses of the gods, similarly, Byron’s Don Juan traveled from one place to another under the pressure of circumstances and fell in love with one woman after another.

There is no doubt that Byron did not have good relations with most of the poets of his time, and his thoughts were very modern. We can relate Byron’s thoughts and ideas to this age to a great extent. It was Byron’s misfortune that he was born at a time when the social system was not in his favor.