Lirom Global Education

STUDY ABROAD IN ISRAEL THE START UP NATION

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“TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND INCUBATION ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ISRAEL’S DYNAMIC ECONOMY. MICROSOFT IS PROUD TO WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES INNOVATION AND HAS CREATED SUCH A LARGE NUMBER OF SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES.” Steve Ballmer, CEO Of Microsoft, 2012

MISSION STATEMENT Lirom Global Education (Lirom GE) offers internationally accredited university programs for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in studying abroad in the Start Up Nation - Israel.

Lirom Global Education was founded in order to provide international students of all ages the opportunity to experience Israel by studying abroad. Part of Lirom GE’s mission is to offer students the opportunity to truly become citizens of the global community. By immersing themselves into the land, language and culture of Israel, students gain far more than what can be taught within the classroom walls.

Lirom GE offers the full scale support students need when choosing to study overseas. Beyond the academic program, we offer personal assistance with flights, accommodation, health insurance and anything else needed in order to ensure a great study abroad experience. We have the skills, experience, personnel and most importantly, desire, to help students make the big move - whether for a summer or full degree - as easy as possible.

Lirom GE programs emphasize and promote academic excellence, cultural understanding, language immersion, travel, and social enrichment.

THE LIROM STAFF The entire Lirom Global Education staff is comprised of dedicated professionals in various fields, and together they possess all the necessary experience to create, market, recruit, register and operate programs for students for short range, long range and academic programs as they have done for thousands of students throughout the years.

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“ISRAEL HAS BEEN A CENTER OF KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION FOR DECADES. I WANT TO INVITE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO DISCOVER THAT KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION FOR EDUCATION IN THE START-UP NATION ISRAEL“ Shlomo “Momo” Lifshitz, CEO of Lirom Global Education, 2012 Lirom Global Education

ABOUT LIROM GLOBAL EDUCATION Lirom Global Education participants come from all over the world to study abroad in Israel. This global environment creates a unique and international social experience within each academic program. Rather than a fleeting taste, Lirom GE students get to experience the real deal as they settle into Israel’s land, culture and language.

Whether living in the Carmel Mountains, waking up to the sounds of the Jerusalem Shuk, or breathing in the salt-water air from a Tel Aviv seaside apartment, each program offers exciting and challenging opportunities.

Most students arrive independently and quickly make new friends, as each program creates its own mini-community in Israel. Every program is intellectually stimulating, academically enriching, socially exciting and 100% life changing. We offer all our students the chance to study abroad in a warm and welcoming environment –truly a home away from home.

Whether studying in Israel for just a few short weeks or continuing over the course of a full academic degree, Lirom Global Education provides a strong support system and home base in Israel.

Students on Lirom GE programs are able to grow academically and professionally with the help of the dedicated Lirom GE staff, as well as the enthusiastic and experienced professors, teachers, and academic support.

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STUDY ABROAD IN ISRAEL - THE START UP NATION Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Israel’s rich history and prime location has made it a center for international civilizations that can still be felt today. Israel is the holy center for the world’s three monotheistic religions, in addition to being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world.

Studying abroad is one of the most life changing and rewarding experiences a person can have. Choosing to study in Israel gives students the opportunity to live and learn in a new culture, explore traditional cuisine and delicacies, and meet international friends. One develops valuable 21st century life skills and experiences that transcend the classroom walls.

The high level of academia in Israel is widely known and highly regarded throughout the world. Israel is a recognized center for technology, boasting the largest number of startup companies in the world outside the United States. There are a wide variety of internship opportunities, all of which are very receptive to non-Hebrew speakers integrating into the work force.

PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITIES Lirom Global Education is Israel’s leading provider of international study abroad opportunities. We partner with top Israeli universities and research institutions in order to create brand new and exciting programs for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Each program offered by Lirom GE is certified and accredited by an internationally recognized university in Israel. By partnering with top universities, Lirom Global Education is able to ensure that students arriving to Israel are exposed to the top level of academics and knowledge in their selected program field.

Building on the success of our short term credited programs, Lirom now offers internationally recognized graduate degree programs taught in English, in conjunction with top Israeli institutions.

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“THANKS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, ISRAEL IS ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. ISRAEL IS ADVANCING IN HIGH-TECH EVEN MORE THAN OTHER DEVELOPED COUNTRIES.” Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft

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“WE FEEL THAT WE MUST BE IN ISRAEL TODAY. IT IS AN INNOVATIVE AND COMPETENT COUNTRY. ERICSSON IS IN ISRAEL TO STAY.” Kurt Hellström, CEO of Ericsson

INTERNATIONAL PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ISRAEL Attending the right Pre-College program can lead to a successful college search and experience. Pre-college program’s offer students the opportunity to build on positive character traits through new social interactions and develop valuable personal skills, including independent living. The Lirom Global Education International Pre-College Programs provide college bound seniors and rising juniors the chance to spend an academic summer in Israel. Our programs give students the chance to test-drive college life while gaining a head start in the Start Up Nation - all in a structured and protected environment.

High school students are invited to explore leading Israeli specializations, such as entrepreneurship and innovation, Hebrew and Arabic language immersions, desertification, krav maga, photography and new media, design and more - and all for college credits! Courses are taught by leading professors and experts in their fields of study.

Students participating in one of Lirom GE’s International Pre-College Programs live on one of the Lirom International Campuses together with dozens of other high schools students from all over the world.

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HEBREW AND ARABIC IMMERSION FOR COLLEGE CREDIT The Lirom GE Hebrew and Arabic Immersion programs facilitate a global understanding of Israel’s culture and entry into today’s global community.

Hebrew and Arabic are Israel’s two official languages, and Israel is the world’s single Western democracy in which Arabic is officially spoken. Held over the summer, the Hebrew and Arabic Programs expose high school and undergraduate students to the culture, land and history of Israel as well as to two new languages.

Hebrew is one of the world’s oldest languages and the single language to ever be revived in modern culture. The original language of the bible, studying Hebrew will help students gain a deeper understanding of the Old Testament. Having a basic understanding of the language can also give students an upper hand in life. Despite its size, Israel has proven to play a significant role in global innovation, with some of the highest levels of Venture Capitalists coming from Israel.

Arabic, the second official language of the State of Israel is the 5th most commonly spoken language in the world, with over 300 million native speakers. With the Middle East’s growing importance in international affairs and the low number of Western Arabic speakers, it is no wonder that the U.S State Department classified Arabic as a “critical language.” Learning Arabic can be a key benefit to career options and choices, with the high demand for Arabic speaking professionals in various fields from journalism to national security, finance and everything in between.

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UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT Studying abroad exposes students to new ways of living and experiencing the international community. By taking part in new cultural experiences, learning a new language, and exploring new customs, students are actively immersing themselves into the energetic and vibrant culture of Israel.

All Lirom GE Undergraduate Academic Summer programs span between three to six weeks and are accredited by international and elite universities in Israel. Students can expect to spend more time learning outside the classroom walls as they engage in practical and experiential learning.

Undergraduate students are invited to explore the fascinating and diverse subjects Lirom offers, while experiencing the extraordinary places of Israel and gaining college credit. Each program offered grants students the full Israel experience; engaging their intellectual curiosity and providing a one of a kind touch to an academic summer abroad.

Gain hands-on experience. Prepare to be challenged.

Expect the Unexpected. Expect Israel.

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“THE DECISION TO INVEST IN ISRAEL WAS ONE OF THE BEST THAT GOOGLE HAS EVER MADE...

MANY COUNTRIES LEADERS WANT TO REPLICATE THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OF SILICON VALLEY. ISRAEL IS ONE EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT TAKES.“ Eric Schmidt, CEO Of Google

GET YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE ABROAD START UP YOUR CAREER IN THE START UP NATION! Professionals interested in advancing their career, expanding their network, distinguishing themselves from their peers and gaining global experience should look no further than Israel. Attaining a graduate degree allows confident, independent and ambitious professionals in all fields the chance to become true global citizens. Living abroad cultivates the cross cultural and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in the modern world.

Israel is one of the world’s most innovative countries with unmatched achievements in the fields of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and development. With the largest number of start-ups outside the US and NASDAQ listed companies outside North America, Israel is also home to the city of Tel Aviv, the country’s financial and social capital ranked the “Third Best City” by Lonely Planet.

Lirom Global Education has partnered with Israel’s top universities in order to create brand new full graduate degree programs for professionals from all over the world. Each program takes place between ten to fifteen months and is taught exclusively in English. The programs provide professionals the opportunity to gain practical skills while exposing them to the knowledge and innovation of the Start Up Nation. While the universities provide the academic foundation, Lirom GE provides the social support needed to relocate and take the next step in their career.

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LIROM GLOBAL EDUCATION EXPLORE THE START-UP NATION AND GET COLLEGE CREDITS FROM ELITE ISRAELI UNIVERSITIES

Main Office Weizman 87, Kfar Saba, Israel 4436401 info @ u n ive rsit y in isr a e l.com From US and Canada: +1-718-838-3533 Global Number: +972-9-766-6222 From Israel: 09-766- 6222

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