<p>I am a white male currently studying at a CC in southern California. What do I need to know in regards to transferring to the middle east or just another country in general for a Bachelors degree. The college is Texas A&M's engineering college in Qatar and the degree would be identical to the one I would get in the states. Tuition is not a problem as long as I get financial aid (all students qualify for financial aid) and a sponsor. I know it is a radical transition but the life experience will be significant. I will also try and learn Arabic while I am there. I have a feeling it will not be as easy as buying a plane ticket. Any information/links will be appreciated.</p>
<p>Doha Qatar is one of the world’s top developed and modernized cities. Lots of internationals here in Qatar, so you’ll find it welcoming and very easy to adapt to, BUT keep in mind that the worst thing about the middle east is their deadly hot climate in the summer time; the weather is unbelievable…oh and arabic will be tough</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. I already live in the desert, southern CA, so the weather wont be of much concern.</p>
<p>The Arabian Desert is far, far hotter and more arid than any Californian dessert. California is next to a cold ocean which provides moisture and moderates the worst of the summer weather, the sea around Qatar is almost dead its so hot.
I’ve never been to Qatar but I have friends who works there, they say it is very glitzy and glamorous, but after 2 weeks when you’re bored of shopping there is nothing much to do. The locals are not very friendly and Asian migrant workers are treated like slaves, worse than slave actually. Have fun.</p>
<p>Thanks; I will enjoy getting out of my comfort zone, traveling, and getting real life experience. Have fun being confined in your own little bubble.</p>
<p>Hi, I’m from Qatar, don’t worry we’re very friendly. It is quite hot here but you can hardly feel it because everything’s indoors and there are ACs everywhere. I’m guessing you’ll go home for the summer, so you’ll miss the worst of it. There’s a lot of stuff to do here, besides shopping. I doubt you’ll get bored, especially since you’ll be studying, and education city is constantly hosting events. If you have any questions, I’ll be glad to answer.</p>
<p>Sarayi, What can you tell me about education city and the admission standards that TAMUQ adheres to? It is hard to find any information about the campus besides what the website has told me. Also, how generous is the Qatar Foundation to expats and international students that come to Qatar to study?</p>
<p>The admission standards are supposed to be the same as the main campus, but I think that it’s a little lower since its a new school, but its getting more competitive every year. I didn’t understand your second question?</p>
<p>How much aid to international students get regarding tuition, room, and food.</p>
<p>In regards to tuition, I think you can get the FAFSA aid that you would in the US, or a zero interest loan from HBKU. I don’t know anything about the housing other than the fact that it looks awesome. Have you checked [Hamad</a> Bin Khalifa University |](<a href=“http://www.hbku.edu.qa/?]Hamad”>http://www.hbku.edu.qa/?) I think it has a lot of the stuff you’re looking for</p>