That could work, especially if the university has a strong relationship with the Mage's Association. Potential candidates could be group together to make sure that they 'understand' the risks associated with the war and how to minimise the exposure of non mages and collateral damage?

*Grins*

Well if people are stating preferences then I would like to show interest in a Caster servant. Or Assassin. Both are underrated but have high potential.