The Intellijeune factor is a useful parameter to consider when deciding on where to live and work anywhere in the world.
Intellijeune is a term coined by the frequent traveller Dr. Otto Weizman. It is compounded from the English (or French) word intelligent and the French word jeune, meaning youth or literally young person.
The intellijeune factor or ratio is the ratio between the number of university or college students and the total inhabitants. This factor is very useful when deciding on a city or town in which to live or spend a longer period. Whether you are thinking of moving within of your own country or of living abroad, the intellijeune ratio can be a useful parameter in your decision making.
The availability of higher education facilities benefits a city and its area in many respects. Not only is the visitor more likely to be exposed to young people and be able to interact with them on a higher intellectual level, but the community benefits too. Cities with a high student population are more likely to offer lively and diverse nightlife and cultural events.
Some students will remain in the city after their studies, thus helping to ensure a more stable economic future for the area. It might be dangerous to equate higher education with financial acumen, but that is my assumption here.
Therefore, that in short is the intellijeune factor.
