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Part of what makes these and other North African universities so successful is the enthusiasm for learning that the region’s young people bring with them. Many Western professors who teach English in North African universities say that their students really seem to love learning. indd 38 5/14/14 11:36 AM To Build the Best Future Albert Nashaat is from the Egyptian town of Giza, where Egypt’s famous Great Pyramid stands. He is like many other modern North African high school students. He not only works hard in school, but also enjoys his studies.

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