jmuthe
American looking for information about Malta
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American
Lives in Bellerose
Registration: 21 December 2011
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel by jmuthe
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ...
I was on the wrong level because there was no employees or sign to guide me to the right level. You make sure of something by asking but there was nobody to ask. That's my point. When I finally found an employee, he told me to exit through the ... Read More
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel by jmuthe
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ...
Gozo Channel said that they would pass along my suggestions. They might listen or they may not. However, the woman I talked to wasn't even aware that passengers sometimes are asked to exit through the garage. Read More
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel by jmuthe
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ...
I tried to be careful and I don't walk into car mirrors everyday. However, as I mentioned before, the space between cars is very narrow if drivers don't fold in their side mirror and I was carrying a backpack. If the space between cars was ... Read More
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel by jmuthe
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ...
I did talk to the ferry company. However, this is a forum where we are supposed to discuss issues relating to Malta and the ferry is in Malta so I think that this is an appropriate place to discuss the issue as well. Read More
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel by jmuthe
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ...
If people say that it is all my fault for walking into the rearview mirror, then here is an example. Imagine if a boy leaves their toys all over the floor and his mother walks on one and breaks it and his father walks on another, slips, and hurts ... Read More
Lack of Instructions on Gozo Channel
I usually find the ferry between Malta and Gozo to be pretty good but there are two issues that bother me due to lack of instructions. The first issue is that sometimes when you enter the ferry with a car from Mgarr (Gozo), you can't enter the ... Read More
Could I trust the 82 or 85 bus to get me to work on time? by jmuthe
I am moving to Malta because I was able to find a job in Zejtun. Eventually I plan on finding my own apartment near the job, and getting my own car. However, I want to start the job first ,make sure I like it, and then look for an apartment and ...
I have a question about the tallinja app. I am still in America right now but will be moving in a few days. I downloaded the app and am trying to use it but it is a little confusing to figure out. I may be wrong but the app tells me when a bus is ... Read More
Could I trust the 82 or 85 bus to get me to work on time? by jmuthe
I am moving to Malta because I was able to find a job in Zejtun. Eventually I plan on finding my own apartment near the job, and getting my own car. However, I want to start the job first ,make sure I like it, and then look for an apartment and ...
When I used google maps to plot a direction, the informaton was all over the place. The directions and bus schedules were different from one weekday to the next. However, I went onto the maltabus website and even called them. The information was ... Read More
Driving lessons by jeniRis
Hello, I am looking for an automatic driving teacher. recommendations are welcome THANK U
I will say that as an American, when I drive in Malta, it almost feels like I have to relearn to drive. The first difference of course is driving on the left. The next problem is getting used to the narrow roads. Then there is the roundabouts. I ... Read More
Driving lessons by jeniRis
Hello, I am looking for an automatic driving teacher. recommendations are welcome THANK U
I know that a lot of people are saying it is a waste of money but I don't believe it is. I admit that if you try driving in Malta on the left for long enough, you will probably get used to it. However, in the process of getting used to it, you ... Read More
Could I trust the 82 or 85 bus to get me to work on time?
I am moving to Malta because I was able to find a job in Zejtun. Eventually I plan on finding my own apartment near the job, and getting my own car. However, I want to start the job first ,make sure I like it, and then look for an apartment and ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work by jmuthe
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ...
I created another dummy account and sent a request. I also sent a request with my real Facebook account. I also sent a personal message to the administrators (like you said) that explains why I want to join. However, they haven't let me join ... Read More
University of Malta by Candi26
Hello everyone, I applied to the University of Malta over a month ago. Untill today I havent heard anything from there, other than that they've received my documents (diploma, cv etc.) Does anybody know how long it usually takes for them to send ...
I applied for a research program and had to submit a dissertation proposal. When I asked the International admissions office why it was taking so long to get a response, I was told that my dissertation proposal was still being reviewed. I never ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work by jmuthe
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ...
I didn't want my friends and family to know that I may be interested in going to the University yet, so I tried to create a fake Facebook account and use that to join the Facebook group. However, Facebook locked me out of that account and asked ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work by jmuthe
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ...
I tried to go to the Facebook site that lambada suggested and it seemed like a good idea. However, I sent a request to join last Sunday and they still haven't accepted it, so I can't ask my questions. To be honest, I am not really that ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work by jmuthe
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ...
When I asked these questions on those electronic forums, some people basically told me something similar about the P.H.D. Some thought that the masters by research may not be worth much by itself but is used to lead to a P.H.D. However, I don't ... Read More
University of Malta by Candi26
Hello everyone, I applied to the University of Malta over a month ago. Untill today I havent heard anything from there, other than that they've received my documents (diploma, cv etc.) Does anybody know how long it usually takes for them to send ...
I know that this is an old post but I wanted to comment because I am having a similar problem. I applied months in advance for a course so that if I was accepted, I would have adequate time to prepare to move to Malta. However, it is taking such a ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work by jmuthe
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ...
I ocassionaly like to experiment with electronics myself and go onto electronic forums where I told them about this masters by research course. They all thought it was strange as well. Some said that when they went for their masters, they did ... Read More
How does the masters by research degree work
I got a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering in 2005 in the USA, and have worked as an electronic technician since then. However, I want to go back for a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering so that I could be better qualified for an ... Read More
Do the poor street signs make it hard to navigate around Malta by jmuthe
I've visited Malta many times but one problem I've always had is that I never really knew how to get around the area by myself. Its partly because I have a bad sense of direction and also because I've never tried to go places by myself when I was ...
I recently found out that the name of those street signs are called odonym. It seems that a navigation device might be helpful and I might consider getting one. I agree that once you know a place well, you dont need a odonym. If the odonyms were ... Read More
Do the poor street signs make it hard to navigate around Malta
I've visited Malta many times but one problem I've always had is that I never really knew how to get around the area by myself. Its partly because I have a bad sense of direction and also because I've never tried to go places by myself when I was ... Read More
What is a good temporary job in Malta until I get a permanent one. by jmuthe
Hello, I am an American with Maltese duel citizenship, who is thinking of moving to Malta next summer and then find a job in my field of electronics. I have some money saved and a temporary place to stay. Once I find a job, I plan to use my saved ...
I know that I posted a lot of questions recently and I will admit that they all start off the same way with me introducing myself and stating my goals. However, after I introduced myself, the post contained different questions. One was about the ... Read More
What is a good temporary job in Malta until I get a permanent one.
Hello, I am an American with Maltese duel citizenship, who is thinking of moving to Malta next summer and then find a job in my field of electronics. I have some money saved and a temporary place to stay. Once I find a job, I plan to use my saved ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Okay, I guess that is a fair response. Thank you. Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
I know that I may be a bit of a pain by asking this again but I have never been to Malta in the winter before so I want to make sure that I am being thorough. I apologize in advance. I have made the point many times that since Malta is warmer in the ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
I want to thank you Ricky for answering my question and Matm for adding to it. Like you said, I guess that Malta is humid and dry in the summer because it has a lot of sea water in the air but not a lot of rain. However, as I mentioned before, I ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
If Maltaweather.com and the people on this forum say that the Maltese summer is humid then I believe it. I am not denying that fact. However, I still don't understand how the air could be dry and humid at the same time. As I said before, if the air ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
I know this may be sightly off topic but I want to know if Maltese summers have high humidity or low humidity. I have been there many times in the summer and the air usually feels hot and dry. It also barely rains which makes me think that the ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Although people like to complain about Malta's winters, I see some advantages and disadvantages to Malta's summers. The thing that I hate about the summer's is that there is almost never a cloud in the sky so if you step outside anytime from 9AM to ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
Thank you Joe for responding and thank you even more for agreeing with me . I love it when people do that. But seriously though, since I am from New York and you are Toronto, we live relatively close to each other and experience somewhat similar ... Read More
Winter in Malta by JoeToronto
Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...
I have only been to Malta in the summer so I have never experienced a winter in Malta. I have heard many people say that the winters in Malta are brutal and I don't understand why. If you look at a map of Europe, you will notice that Malta is ... Read More
Problem getting my passport by jmuthe
Hello, I am from America and got my dual citizenship to Malta but I am having trouble getting my passport. I am filling out that Biometric Passport Form A, and in section 8 it states that they want a recommender to sign it and stamp it. I didn't ...
I called the Maltese Consulate and they told me that the person signing it doesn't have to be a notary but they have to have a rubber stamp. However, I don't know what type of professions have rubber stamps that aren't notaries. Some of you told me ... Read More
Problem getting my passport by jmuthe
Hello, I am from America and got my dual citizenship to Malta but I am having trouble getting my passport. I am filling out that Biometric Passport Form A, and in section 8 it states that they want a recommender to sign it and stamp it. I didn't ...
In order to understand me better I think that it would be best if you look at the form by copying and pasting this link: http://www.foreign.gov.mt/Library/PDF/02%20NORMAL%20Passport%20Application%20Form.pdf Once you look at the form, scroll down to ... Read More
Problem getting my passport by jmuthe
Hello, I am from America and got my dual citizenship to Malta but I am having trouble getting my passport. I am filling out that Biometric Passport Form A, and in section 8 it states that they want a recommender to sign it and stamp it. I didn't ...
I am confused about your answers. The recommender is not just someone who will signs my document but they must also have a rubber stamp to stamp the document. I may be wrong but I believe that the only people who have rubber stamps are licensed ... Read More
Problem getting my passport
Hello, I am from America and got my dual citizenship to Malta but I am having trouble getting my passport. I am filling out that Biometric Passport Form A, and in section 8 it states that they want a recommender to sign it and stamp it. I didn't ... Read More
Citizenship Processing Times -- Form K by rg4784
Hi All -- I applied for citizenship on Form K in May 2012 at the Maltese Embassy. My papers were sent to Malta in July. I'm wondering if anyone has some insight into processing times; what I've heard from embassy and consulate staff varies from ...
I am from New York but have Maltese parents. I applied for dual citizenship in May of 2009 and got a letter certifying that I was a Maltese citizen in December of that year. It takes a long time. When I got the letter, I was confused because it was ... Read More
what is the standard tipping percentage in Malta
I was wondering if someone could explain the restaurant tipping etiquette in Malta. Actually, to be honest, Im not sure I completely understand it in America as well. In America, I believe that the standard amount that you should leave is twice ... Read More
Would I be better off financially in Malta or New York by jmuthe
Hello, I am an American (in New York) who received dual-citizenship, since my parents are Maltese, and I have been thinking of moving to Malta next summer. I want to go because I enjoyed visiting it but I also think that it may also be great to ...
Hello, I would like to thank you all for responding to my question. I mean, it would have been a little nicer if you stayed on topic rather than using half of these posts to discuss whether it is spelled mold or mould but thats okay. There are ... Read More
Would I be better off financially in Malta or New York by jmuthe
Hello, I am an American (in New York) who received dual-citizenship, since my parents are Maltese, and I have been thinking of moving to Malta next summer. I want to go because I enjoyed visiting it but I also think that it may also be great to ...
I guess that I won't qualify for a student maintenance grant. However, I want to know what the policy is for higher education in Malta. I won't get paid for an education but do I have to pay the college if I want to attend their classes? I am not ... Read More
Would I be better off financially in Malta or New York
Hello, I am an American (in New York) who received dual-citizenship, since my parents are Maltese, and I have been thinking of moving to Malta next summer. I want to go because I enjoyed visiting it but I also think that it may also be great to ... Read More
How should I use this forum to ask multiple unrelated questions.
I have a lot of unrelated questions to ask about moving to Malta. They are from a variety of unrelated topics such as schools, insurance, jobs, etc. I could ask them all in one of two ways. I could either make one forum topic that has several ... Read More
Getting a Maltese job interview from another country. by jmuthe
Hello, a few months ago I posted a topic about finding a job in Malta and I got some responses but none that I was too satisfied with. Since some time has passed, I thought that maybe there might be new members that could answer my question better ...
I want to thank you all for you responses. I am sorry for asking the same question again but I just thought that maybe there was a very small chance that someone could figure out a way for me to get a job in Malta risk-free. I knew that it would ... Read More
Getting a Maltese job interview from another country.
Hello, a few months ago I posted a topic about finding a job in Malta and I got some responses but none that I was too satisfied with. Since some time has passed, I thought that maybe there might be new members that could answer my question better ... Read More
How reliable are the buses in Malta. by jmuthe
I was wondering how efficient are the buses in Malta. Do they usually arrive on time? Are they all over the country or are there areas where you won't find them? Is there a long wait time for them or do they show up frequently. How much do they cost ...
I just want to make sure that I understand. When you say that a daily travel ticket is 2.60 euros, does that mean that you could buy one ticket in the morning to go to work, tranfer to as many buses as you need to get to work, and then use the same ... Read More
How reliable are the buses in Malta.
I was wondering how efficient are the buses in Malta. Do they usually arrive on time? Are they all over the country or are there areas where you won't find them? Is there a long wait time for them or do they show up frequently. How much do they cost ... Read More
Does Malta have volunteer firefighters or volunteer paramedics. by jmuthe
Hello, I was wondering if Malta has a volunteer firefighters or volunteer paramedics like in other countries or are they all paid workers.
Thanks, it seems that Malta has a volunteer paramedic but does it have volunteer firefighter or are they all full-time jobs? Read More
Does Malta have volunteer firefighters or volunteer paramedics.
Hello, I was wondering if Malta has a volunteer firefighters or volunteer paramedics like in other countries or are they all paid workers. Read More
Finding good Maltese job search engines by jmuthe
I am an American with Maltese parents and I visited Malta many times and really enjoyed it. Since I have Maltese parents, I applied for dual citizenship and I am free to legally live in Malta. I work as an electronic technician in New York and would ...
I want to thank you all for your replies and I also want to answer your questions. These answers are for Ricky. You asked when I plan on coming to Malta and my answer is that I want to move when I find a job. If it takes a year until I find one, I ... Read More
Finding good Maltese job search engines
I am an American with Maltese parents and I visited Malta many times and really enjoyed it. Since I have Maltese parents, I applied for dual citizenship and I am free to legally live in Malta. I work as an electronic technician in New York and would ... Read More