Young people and tertiary education : a case study

Abstract

Statistical data provided by the University of Malta reveals that, notwithstanding the various reforms in Tertiary education, and the State stipend system, the number of young people going to University from the Cottonera region is still very low when compared to the number of students from the Three Villages. The aim of this study was precisely to analyse in some detail the socioeconomic conditions in the Cottonera, which, I believe, are perpetuating this situation. To substantiate my findings, I even conducted a sample survey among 100 young people from the Three Cities, aged 16-24. In the concluding part of my dissertation, I put forward a number of suggestions, especially in the educational field, which if implemented, could help to rectify the situation.