Orientation Session for New Admits at the Arab Gulf University
The meeting featured a comprehensive presentation on the academic system, admission and registration procedures, financial aid, and university housing, alongside an overview of student life. Several university students shared their personal experiences and conveyed their expertise to newly admitted students.
Ali Abdulkarim Al-Anzi, representative of the Kuwaiti Medical Students Team in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stated that Arab Gulf University has witnessed increasing interest from Kuwaiti students this year, with admissions reaching approximately 140 male and female students for the 2026-2027 academic year, compared to around 100 in previous years, reflecting a growing trend toward studying at the university.
Al-Anzi clarified that the meeting aims to familiarize students and their parents with the nature of university studies and the requirements of this academic stage, thereby facilitating their transition into academic life. He extended his gratitude to National Bank of Kuwait for sponsoring the event, its continuous support for student initiatives, and its contribution to serving students and encouraging them to continue their academic journey.
The event also featured Dr. Meshal Al-Holley, a Family Medicine Consultant, Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK), and Obesity Consultant with a British Fellowship in Obesity Treatment. She shared highlights from her professional career and offered advice to students on achieving success and excellence in medical studies, emphasizing the importance of investing study years in building a physician’s scientific and professional identity.
She noted that her generation faced greater challenges, particularly in mastering English, which was introduced at later stages of education, whereas today’s students begin learning it in kindergarten or early grades. She also highlighted the proliferation of schools that use English as the medium of instruction, affirming that determination and diligence were the decisive factors in overcoming those challenges.
Al-Holley added that comparisons between generations should be fair, praising the contributions of professors and physicians from previous generations who helped build a robust medical system despite limited resources at the time.
Concluding her remarks, Al-Holley pointed out that Kuwaiti medical graduates, whether from the University of Kuwait or recognized universities under the scholarship program, receive education from prestigious academic institutions. She noted that a bachelor’s degree marks the beginning of a professional journey, while true excellence depends on diligence, specialization, and the ability to innovate in the chosen medical field.
Dr. Meshal Al-Holley, Family Medicine Consultant, expressed her pride in the developments witnessed by the healthcare sector in Gulf countries, including the introduction of modern technologies such as robotic surgery and the opening of international hospitals. She expressed hope that Kuwait would witness more such achievements, affirming that Kuwaiti doctors possess the competence and expertise to handle the most complex medical cases.
Al-Holley emphasized that the state has provided its citizens with opportunities for scholarships and academic support, considering that repaying this favor involves graduates returning to serve their country and contribute to the development of the healthcare sector. She noted that each generation builds upon the experiences and expertise of those who came before.
