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Feb 24, 2011 | Location: Haifa, Israel | Category: Whats Happening

University of Haifa Provides Haven Amidst Unrest in Egypt


Haifa, Israel, Feb 24, 2011—When uprisings in Egypt recently broke out, Elon University (South Carolina) management turned to the University of Haifa with an urgent request to take in five of its students who had just days earlier begun their semester at the American University in Cairo.  The University of Haifa welcomed the students with open arms.

"Until just a few days ago, I never thought I'd find myself in Israel. Now I am happy to be in a safe and friendly place like this," said Rachael Borowy, one of the five students from Elon University.

"Our families were most worried of all and they urged us to get out of Egypt as quickly as possible. At first there were options like Lebanon or Jordan, but when they heard that Israel was an option they preferred we come here. Once they knew we were on our way here, they were much calmer," said student Kate Donovan.

Regardless of the eventual outcome of events in Egypt, the students will be complete their student exchange program studies at the University of Haifa.

For more news from campus, visit: http://www.haifa.ac.il/index.html.en


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