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Unfortunately, being a student does not make a person immune to
politics and violence. For University of California students
studying abroad in Israel, this means the recent conflict
escalation in the Middle East will terminate their Education Abroad
Program on April 11. The university, however, responsibly left
students with the option to continue their studies independent of
the formal program.
It’s encouraging to see the university acting in the
interests of student safety. In March alone, over 120 people were
killed in Israel as a result of suicide bombers and gunmen, while
the propensity for more deaths remains high. It would be reckless
for the university to advocate staying in such a hostile
environment.
At the same time, it is important that the university does
everything it can to accommodate those students who choose to stay
in Israel when they return to their California campuses, by
facilitating their re-enrollment process. Learning is not resigned
to the classroom; the brave decision to remain in Israel in the
face of danger shows a remarkable display of commitment to a
different, yet equally valuable, kind of education. These students
should be welcomed back to the university with open arms. Likewise,
students who decide to return on April 11 should also be
accommodated in their transition. Since it will be difficult to
resume studies mid-quarter, steps like free access to summer school
courses and assistance in securing housing will help these students
make up for the quarter they’ve lost.