Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Hello, everyone! Would you like to know some interesting facts about Massachusetts Institute of Technology? I hope, you would. It's a private institution covering more than 145 acres (58 hectares) in Cambridge, Mass. The campus borders the Charles River and overlooks downtown Boston. Its buildings range from neoclassic to modern structures, some designed by noted architect I.M. Pei. Among the sculptures and other artwork throughout the campus are creations by Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Louise Nevelson.

Known for its excellence in engineering and scientific research, the institute contains many specialized laboratories. There are five academic schools—the School of Architecture and Planning, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Science, the Sloan School of Management, and the School of Science—and the Whitaker College of Health Sciences and Technology. But MIT's notably economics, political science, urban studies, linguistics, and philosophy are also strong.Besides, research at MIT aims to develop innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges, from addressing the energy needs of tomorrow to improving cancer therapies.
Isn't it impressive? If you have a chance to study there, what specialty would you choose?

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Columbia University

Hello! I want to tell you about one of the most famous and prestigious educational institutions in the world. It is Columbia University. It is located in New York, Manhattan; it is private Ivy League research university.  It was founded in 1754 as a King's College. Columbia University has 15 professional schools. It gives students an excellent opportunity to get a good education and well-paid job in future. But, unfortunately, only people from rich families can afford studying there.
And would you like to study there if it was possible? What faculty would you prefer?

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Yale University

Hello, students!
Have you ever heard about Yale University? I want to tell you some words about it.

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research 

university located in New Haven, Connecticut. 

Yale is a very prestigious school and is one of the eight schools that make up the Ivy League. It is steeped in tradition and has had a great impact on collegiate learning in the United States. While being ranked the third best college in the United States, there are also 5 fun facts you may be interested to know.

1. Yale was founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School at New Haven by some clergymen who wanted to establish a college to train clergy and religious leaders throughout the colony. These clergymen were alumni from another prestigious school...Harvard.

2. In 1718, the name of the college was changed to Yale. This was to honor Elihu Yale, who was a governor of the British East India Company. He donated a crate of goods to help the young school.

3. The most prestigious of Yale's societies is the Skill and Bones secret society. Its members have included George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, William Howard Taft, and John Kerry. There have been many conspiracy theories surrounding the organization. They have been blamed for everything from the Kennedy assassination to the creation of the nuclear bomb.

4. The class of 2013 has a wide variety of students. There are students that have lived or worked in over 70 countries and can speak and speak over 35 languages. Their former occupations include everything from a combat correspondent and a professional magician to a marionette maker and advisor to the Korea Ministry of Finance and Economy.

5. Before the civil war, it was a campus crime to express disbelief in the bible or express profanity towards the Sabbath.

Would you like to study there? Do you think that it is easy to enter this University?

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Sorbonne University

Hello friends.Would you like to learn about one of the oldest University in Europe and the the most prestigious educational institution in France? 
I would like to tell you about Sorbonne University,which is loacated in Paris,France
La Sorbonne comes from the name Robert de Sorbon, bishop and confessor of King of France, Saint-Louis. Its history was closely linked to the one of Paris University and became its symbol. The university was created in the XIIIth century from the guild of masters and students in the capital city.Initially, only twenty students attended the university's lectures, but in the 13th Century Sorbonne had more than 20,000 students from all over EuropeIn 1970, Sorbonne split into 13 different universities. The most famous of these are the University of Paris I - Panthéon-Sorbonne, University of Paris III - Sorbonne Nouvelle and University of Paris IV - Paris-Sorbonne. Would you like to study here??

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Princeton University

Hello, friends! I' m sure, that everyone has heard about Princeton from films. Would you like to learn about it more? Princeton is one of the prestigious universities of the world. It is the member of the Ivy League. The University' s generous financial aid program ensures that talanted studets from al economic grounds can afford a Princeton education. Princeton is a residential university that provides a welcoming environment, advising services, cultural and educational events, intramural  sports, and more.
Would you like to be a Princeton student? Is it possible for you and your mates to enter this university?
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Oxford University

Hello,students! I would like to tell you some information about Oxford University. I think it is the exellent higher institution to study at. It gives you an opportunity to get an unvaluable knowledge and to get aquainted with new people. Would you like to study in Oxford? Why?

The universiry of Oxford is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the worldand the oldest in the English-speaking world.There are thirty-eight colleges of the University of Oxford and six Permanent Private Halls, each controlling its membership and with its own internal structure and  activities.

 
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Chicago University

Hello! I hope that you've already read my works devoted to Chicago University. I think, it's one of the most prestigious institutions of the world, isn't it? I consider the University a great opportunity to receive the education which correspond to all the demands of our society. And what do you think? Chicago University is provided with all the necessary technical devices for studies and there are the most qualified pedagocgical staff. I'm sure that studies at this University will lead you to a successful career and help to become a good specialist. Don't you think it's a good start of your life?


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