I want to improve education status: Nigerian student

 

                                  

By Fudail Wahban

 I was astonished at some Arab students who make fun of us for speaking in classic Arabic, says Ali A. Abdul-Raziq, a higher studies department, in  an interview with Resalah newspaper.  

 Resalah: How was you admitted here?

Ali: I was admitted in the higher diploma in the   Arabic language institute in 2006. Later on, I was admitted into teaching methodologies department after passing relevant exams.

 Resalah: When did you receive your first university study?

Ali: I earned a BA from the Islamic University in Niger, 1999.

 Resalah: Had you any idea about KSU before coming here?

 Ali: I had some friends who earned degrees from King Saud University. They told me about study here.

 Resalah: What was the critical situation you face up at hostel?

Ali: I was shocked really for the status of classic Arabic on campus. I saw some Arabs make fun of those speaking classically.

                             

   Resalah: Does education here go different from you country's?

Ali: Yes, it does. We study in English except for the Arabic or Islamic studies department.

 Resalah: What are your future plans?

Ali: I spire to be a lecturer at one of the universities. I want to improve status of education in the Arab and Islamic world.

Resalah: A final word to newspaper?   

Ali: I would like to thank Resalah for dedicating a section for non-Arab students to voice hopes and pains.