A survey ordered by the Jewish Agency’s immigration department has shown that 20 percent of the graduates of the Hebrew University intend to pursue post-graduate studies abroad–90 percent of them in the United States. Dr. Amos Drori of the Hebrew University, who conducted the survey, said it could be assumed that a certain number of these students are “potential emigrants.”
Dr. Drori said that most of those planning to study in the U.S. said their decision was not prompted by any difficulties in Israel and that they would return after-earning advanced degrees. But he cautioned that a long stay abroad could create “temptations” for many who would remain abroad permanently. He said he did not recommend any steps to prevent students from studying in foreign countries but that regular channels of contact should be maintained between them and Israel.
The survey indicated that one-third of those who intend to study abroad will leave next year. Most of them said they would be away for 2-3 years.
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