The Faculty of Foreign Languages at Al al-Bayt University organized its annual meeting with new students, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Khatib, the Vice Dean, Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Sharif, heads of departments, faculty members, and a gathering of students.
The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Khatib, welcomed the new students, calling on them to persevere, strive, and exert effort in their academic journey, and to benefit from the educational opportunities provided by the university. He also urged them to utilize modern technology in learning foreign languages and developing their linguistic skills, emphasizing that the faculty seeks to prepare competent graduates who possess advanced linguistic skills and effective communication skills, and who are capable of competing in the labor market, noting the faculty's keenness to support student initiatives and activities that contribute to enhancing language learning and developing students' abilities.
For his part, the Vice Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Sharif, affirmed that the university stage represents a fundamental transformation in building the student's personality, developing themselves, and discovering their abilities, explaining that language constitutes a bridge for communication between peoples and cultures, and that mastering foreign languages opens wide horizons for graduates to enter the labor market, in addition to its role in enhancing understanding with others and openness to their cultures.
In turn, the heads of the faculty departments welcomed the new students, namely the head of the English Language Department, Dr. Salim Al-Ubaidah, the head of the French Language Department, Dr. Hiyam Al-Badarin, the head of the Italian Language Department, Dr. Saber Abdul Muttalib, and the head of the Spanish Language Department, Dr. Tariq Arar. They provided the students with an overview of the nature of study in their departments and the available academic opportunities, stressing the importance of commitment to study, perseverance, and active participation in university activities, and encouraging them to develop their linguistic and cultural skills and benefit from the capabilities provided by the faculty to achieve excellence and success.
A number of outstanding students from various departments also reviewed their academic experiences in the faculty, highlighting the opportunities their studies provided them in obtaining scholarships and academic exchange opportunities. The students discussed the importance of these experiences in refining their linguistic skills, learning about different cultures, and enhancing their academic and personal experiences.
At the end of the meeting, which was attended by faculty members, the heads of departments answered the new students' questions and inquiries, and provided them with the necessary guidance and clarifications regarding study plans and specialization requirements, which contributes to helping them start their university journey with confidence and clarity.
