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10 reasons why your school must recruit Israeli students:
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There are more students studying in the United States from Israel than from any other country in the Middle East.
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Israeli students usually attend college after military service, meaning that your institution receives mature and highly motivated individuals.
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Israelis require help finding universities following their release from compulsory military service. There is no mechanism currently in place to guide them in finding a suitable program of study.
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Israeli students seeking opportunities for higher education in the U.S. also have the financial means to attend the schools.
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Israeli students possess strong English skills, as they are required to learn English from the age of eight.
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Each year, more than 25,000 Israelis request information about studying in the United States.
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Israeli students value U.S higher education because of the strong curricula, the wide choice of specializations, and the experience of living in the United States.
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Israeli students are extremely familiar with the American way of life and respect its culture and values. Many have traveled to the U.S. in the past.
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Most students are encouraged to attend American colleges and universities by their family and friends who live to the U.S.
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Israeli students have strong personal and global awareness and contribute to the multicultural atmosphere on campus.
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* Israel has a population of 7 million and boasts one of the highest per capita rate of university graduates in the world.
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Click here for information on the regional Study USA Fair on March 5-6 2009
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