I am not living in my home country anyway. I mostly want to come there for a beach view, different (better) food, and to see some friends. I don't mind all of the restrictions within the country, as I've already gone through it here. But you're correct, it isn't worth it for a short period of time. Within 6mos things should begin to ease.
I wonder if educational visas are an option from within the country? I have never gotten one.