My son is studying at the American University of Beirut and took Arabic this semester. He said it was very challenging! He wants to be able to talk to the Syrian refugees, so he said he will keep plugging at it.
Arabic is one of the hardest languages in the world. In addition, depending on whether OP is a girl or boy, interactions with locals may be few and far between, or even non existent.
However, on second the suggestion yountry and learn it a little - especially since it could help you get into some us universities.
I too would like to know whether OP is a girl or boy. Living in the middle east is a very different experience if you’re one or the other.
I urge you to reread Dustyfeathers post and take the advice to heart.
I understand your frustrations. However your post has an entitled/tantrum feel to it. Your need to understand and appreciate your parent’s point of view. Then you can try to get them to understand yours. It is likely they feel that they are giving you an amazing opportunity. It sounds like they are willing to pay for your education. That is an amazing gift that most don’t get. Granted it has strings attached but it is their money. Sounds like they did consider some of your desires by allowing the last two years to be at a school of your choice.
What you need to do in addition to dustfeather comments is determine how feasible is this plan. What are the pros and cons. How possible is it to transfer? What are the cost and time implications? Does it unreasonably limit your career plans? Use this data to have am adult conversation with your parents based on researched facts and not just feelings and desires. If you cannot find a concrete reason why their plan is unrealistic then you needs to find a way to make the best of it.
Many students are in you shoes. It usually happens when their parents cannot afford their dream school and they have to settle for what their parents can afford. At the end of the day, what is important is that you get the education you need to get where you want to go. If two years in Dubai allows you to achieve your future dreams then it is a small price to pay. If your parent’s plan doesn’t provide the education you need for your career goals then you need to explain that and show them exactly why.
@noname87 OP said that his parents were overprotective he didn’t seem to mention anything about them being unable to afford it.
Also, considering the OP wanted to attend UK schools, this may be a serious sticking point as most UK schools I know of don’t accept transfer credits, especially from foreign institutions. In short, the first 2 years in a Dubai uni will likely be added to another 3-4 years at a British/Scottish uni.
85% of Dubai residents are expats.
It seems there are quite a variety of choices in Dubai, that would seem to be English speaking? Which uni is it that your parents are thinking of?