Now that the scholastic year is in full swing ahead of the Christmas holidays, one very important date approaches – the first stipend of the year. Like something out of the movies, the word ‘stipendju‘ begins to echo across the walls of post-secondary institutions around Malta and Gozo and let’s face it, few scholastic experiences are as sweet as the first stipend of the year. That being said, here are the 5 stages of receiving stipend every student experiences.

“Daħal l-istipendju”

When the very first person receives word that stipends are in, news travels faster than the speed of light and the halls of educational institutions across Malta & Gozo begin to reverberate with the sounds of excited students.

“Let me check just in case”

Whilst hopeful that your €100-or-so stipend payment has entered your bank account on stipend day, a little bit of doubt still remains so you decide to head on down to the ATM to check for yourself.

 “Just notes”

Every student does this. Especially on the day of stipend number one, each and every student attempts to convince themselves that they will not burn their newly-received finances on frivolous things and dedicate them solely to books and notes. Yeah, right.

“Ok maybe just €10”

Few banknotes are as crisp as the very first €10 withdrawn from the first stipend of the year. Whether it’s spent on a slice of pizza or can of Red Bull, students can’t help but feel a bit of Elon Musk vibes on stipend day.

“Vodka Woo Woo please”

This is the moment all logic and reason go out the window and you find yourself in a very familiar Paceville street with a bright red drink in hand, part-financed by your newly-received stipend.

Have you ever been through these five stages?

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