i have a provisional offer for a research assistant from KFUPM. I think it's the best uni in saudia right?
so how do i get someone to sponsor me after i complete my degree? do i make friends with rich sheikhs? i think i can do that tbh.
For, example an Engineer from India with Masters degree in Engineering with excellent academic qualifications and experience might get 1/2 or even 1/3
of what an English Language teacher who has CELTA certificate from US/UK.
And someone with similiar qualifications and experience from US/UK/Canada might get 5x of that Indian-Pakistani guy!
It is sad but true and it is pretty much same in all Gulf countries.
:salam2: Akhi,
If companies are looking for someone with your skills they will sponsor you.
The kind of job that you get and the salary that you are paid pretty much depends on the Passport that you carry.
For example, jobs like Lecturers,Professos/tecahers they look for someone who is from (or atleast studied) US, Europe, Australia.
For other jobs like Engineers, Medical Doctors they look for people from Indi-Pak, Egypt.
And the salary depends on your passport.
For, example an Engineer from India with Masters degree in Engineering with excellent academic qualifications and experience might get 1/2 or even 1/3
of what an English Language teacher who has CELTA certificate from US/UK.
And someone with similiar qualifications and experience from US/UK/Canada might get 5x of that Indian-Pakistani guy!
It is sad but true and it is pretty much same in all Gulf countries.
Waa'laykummusalam wa rahmatullah,
Hmnn...do they favour more on certificate and qualification that are approved from the West? It is sad indeed. Why does such thing happens though?
Once I read that usually people will look at someone who graduated from overseas universities to be outstanding and better than others in certain matters. While yes it is true at some point but to be honest, those who might not have the chance to pursue any further than their local universities arent any worse and in fact, they can even be better at times. Yes, some of the best universities in the world are located in the West but even local universities from the East or any other parts of the world besides the West produce great leaders/people too.
Hmn...just some little vent.
Was salam.
i also want to know about life in saudia as a foreign student.
kfupm is located in dahran. what's there for entertainment, food, travel etc?
what's the night life like? can i stay out till midnight safely?
:salam2: Akhi PM me your email ID, inshaAllah I will hook you up with a Brother there inshaAllah.