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Making Aliyah as a student

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rastacourage
7/9/2014 20:58 EST

I've been thinking about earning my Master's abroad, and at first I was more targeted towards Europe, because education can be cheaper there. Then I found out about Aliyah and all the benefits they give you. I am a Jewish American, and am considering making Aliyah, to be blunt, for cheaper education.

However, I am in love with the country, although I do not want to stay there forever. I am intrigued by the culture, living in a place that is in war, and well, it's beautiful no matter where you go. But this would be, at least as of right now, a temporary thing. And a school, the Arava Institute, seems like the perfect place for me and how I want to study.

I wanted to get advice from people about the process. If I am missing a catch, if I am making a stupid decision. I understand this reason isn't exactly the most ethical or the point of making Aliyah. But is it wrong to consider this? Any suggestions/advice/considerations would be extremely helpful.

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anglolist
7/10/2014 01:25 EST

Hi,

Studying abroad is a wonderful idea. As a Jew, studying is Israel could be life-changing for you. As you know Israel has many internationally recognized and well respected institutions of higher learning and their international student programs offer a warm and welcoming experience.

My personal opinions and strong feelings about you making Aliyah and using your Aliyah privileges for the sole purpose of getting a cheaper eduction are best left off this page but I would be willing to get into a private discussion with you.

Israel, like any other country in the world has its positives and negatives - as does the USA.

I suggest you join one of the many forums for English speakers where you will get advice from a wide sector of the population. This is a link to one of the largest Anglo groups on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anglolist/

Only you can decide if it is a right or wrong decision but consider the millions of Israeli taxpayers and world Jewry who contribute large amounts of money so that financial assistance can be offered to students/new immigrants.

Hope this helps.

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