US culture - pretty young, it is difficult to compare with the European.At the same time, it goes back to the last, and therefore to talk about her "immaturity" inappropriate.The tradition of higher education in this country were established based on the experience of European graduate schools.A good example of academic continuity in America is a Harvard University.The city of Cambridge, which is famed Alma Mater, is a place of "academic pilgrimage" for the thousands of Americans and foreigners.
Youth and traditions
history at Harvard University began a long time ago.This school is not the oldest in the world, being based in 1636g, but still not young - it more than 370 years.But this term "life" requires - at Harvard University from around the world seek the most interesting and ambitious.Graduates of this Alma Mater live in more than 190 countries.
All students at Harvard University contribute to the common cultural background, while obeying rules and respecting the tradition.The history of the name.It was given in honor of the preacher John Harvard, who donated his books, and quite a large amount of the newly founded university.There is a legend about the special symbol of ancient Alma Mater - shield with the inscription Veritas, which translated from Latin means "truth."Himself shield is not found, but in 1836 it was found in the archives of several books with his image.Besides veneration shield, another interesting tradition with historical roots is the use of crimson.He first came to symbolize the regatta at Harvard University in 1858. At this event, representatives of the great Alma Mater distributed crimson scarves to distinguish them in the crowd of athletes.As for the colors for a long time were the debates (there were supporters of the use of bright red), but it was approved by the first historically symbolic color.
Where is Harvard?
Location famous university can sometimes cause confusion.Grand is located on the University campus called Cambridge, which must be distinguished from the British university of the same name.
town, sheltered Harvard, is part of a large conglomerate city of Boston in Massachusetts.This place is quite expensive to live, and the tax rate here - one of the highest in the United States.However, it is - not an obstacle for the thousands who wish to study in the prestigious American institution.
organization and structure as a part of Harvard
total university has 11 departments, have the right to issue diplomas and award degrees.A kind of Mecca for future top managers is a business school of the Alma Mater, it is possible to obtain a certificate, which is indicated by three cherished letters - MBA.Another interesting organization is a school of continuing education.Here you can learn in the evening and online, and you can even receive credits in independent mode and to transfer them to other schools.Many students try their strength and motivation to study a particular program (it costs 1200-2100 dollars per year), and then move on to a full-fledged full-time education at Harvard University.Departments also include the renowned School of Medicine, Department for future teachers and professors, School of Design, Faculty of Sciences and Humanities.Yes, it is a single faculty, by the way, the largest number of students, a member of the Harvard College (Department for students wishing to obtain a bachelor's degree, the rest of the structure was originally designed to teach graduate and continuing education faculty) and the faculty to continue.
necessary to mention the School of Public Administration at the Kennedy, Faculty of Law, a school for future epidemiologists actually Harvard College.Even Harvard has a department for the training of dentists, specialists in theology, engineers (but nearby there is another profile University - MIT, Harvard gets so not all of the "star").There is a special department named Radcliffe, where mainly engaged in scientific work in the field of humanities and social sciences.
From session to session live teach fun
Scientists at Harvard University, in addition to the serious work, entertain themselves in different interesting projects.For example, the recently published study - from a scientific point of view - the direction of Hip Hop.With pleasure you can read about and study of such phenomena as a dream, and how it affects people and pushes them to achieve the goals.Scientists at Harvard University's definitely not without a sense of humor.For example, as you master class with paraphrased quote "geeks shall inherit the Earth"?
easy to guess that it was a lesson on how computerization is changing the face of education, and the life of the community at large.But bright studies are conducted not only in the field of humanities.Example - a discussion on "The possibility of the formation of planets like Earth," a lecturer at Harvard.The participants of this conversation, I want to look behind the veil of the universe.Laudable intention.In many activities you can take part, even without being a student at Harvard University institutions.US gives its citizens a huge number of possibilities, including this one.
about money
Harvard, of course - one of the richest American universities.Contribution to the financial well-being, not only make the children of wealthy parents, but private donations and senior people, and assistance to graduates.Generally Institute graduates (Alumni) in the United States developed very strongly, such persons are reference points for young people.Students at Harvard University is very interested in them and are looking for the company of these people.However, it is not surprising - after all in its history Harvard was Alma Mater for more than 40 Nobel Prize winners.
And because the university - a magnet for talent, the training and the results are impressive.Of course, also contributes to the good development of educational technology and the level of teachers.The budget of Harvard University - more than 9 billion dollars a year;it is no wonder that this institution can not afford to let a lot.
price diversity
In 2013, the training itself cost 39,000 dollars a year, but with room and board, health insurance - more than 56000. And if you take into account the additional costs (up to 65000), it is clear that Harvard can affordlet not the most poor students.Management is aware that this is very expensive.And institutions deprives itself of many talented students, whose parents simply can not put the same amount.In addition, the United States believed that the presence of students from different economic backgrounds provides a more intense and interesting life.People from unequal income families have a different life experience.And graduates from poor families are more likely in the future to successfully fight poverty.Students from poor families have summer school and orientation sessions.However, a student from the United States could obtain a loan or to participate in the program of financial aid.Foreigners such a possibility does not usually provide.Exception - some scholarships, but their number for the entire Harvard.
US citizens can take advantage of a reduced price, or not to reimburse the cost of education at Harvard University.There are two approaches to reduce the payment - financial assistance in relation to poverty and financial assistance as a reward for academic achievement.Talented students just coming into this university, willingly open loan banks as a Harvard degree - a guarantee of good earnings.Of course, not everyone will cope with the load, so the standards are very high already at the entrance to protect those who are unable to live in the rhythm of the said University.
students also do not be sad from session to session
Education at Harvard - is not just hanging on the books and preparing brilliant speeches for the seminar.It is also a lot of cultural associations, sports clubs, associations of interest.Wishes to join the other cultures are involved in special international cooperation and gain knowledge about the world "at first hand".One of the most anticipated cultural events - "Rhythms of Culture": music, theater, national cuisine - all this allows the Americans to meet people from different cultural universes, and foreigners - feel accepted and make many new friends.Harvard graduate is usually very close friendly and help each other in business and personal affairs - brings stress and learning in this university is really very hard, in spite of the friendly and democratic attitude of teachers.
Volumes and value of knowledge
Do not fascinated vaunted democratic communication.You can call the professor by the name of, or respect his love, but his respect can only win through serious work.Setting read a great book for two days and remember the small details - is the norm for Harvard, not the exception.Of course, modern technology allows the university to present information and with the help of the video, but the bulk of the knowledge students get their own.Usually, the lectures the teacher does not dictate a recording, there is a practice of incomplete abstracts - students have the desired part of the material in the specific manuals in summary form, but they are required to listen to lectures and complementary.
But it's not all faculties.In business school lectures almost there, they mainly dealt with specific cases - cases.That is close to the training of highly everyday business practices, and a graduate has to take the right decision.Not surprisingly, the proud owners of an MBA from Harvard worth their weight in gold and well paid.Moreover, scientists have found that it does not matter what was the average score; and a mediocre student and an A student, who managed to graduate from the university, have very similar income.However, this trend is common to all universities, not just Harvard.How to become a student of the famous Alma Mater?For arriving at the first and second stage of higher education, there are different requirements.
For the older age group
How to enter Harvard University graduate student of another?Generally renowned institution created in the first place, for people who have already obtained a bachelor's degree.The majority of students continue their education here.How can they take?Each branch of the rules.Most often, wanting to study here has to pass an international test GRE, demonstrate a high grade point average of the first university, as well as to provide 2-3 letters of recommendation from teachers.In addition, foreign students, it is important to prove that they are solvent.You can get a loan and, in the United States but it is difficult.The easiest way in this situation to people who have already shown significant results, achieving this through the first education.So banks are willing to provide a loan.In Europe, the situation is more favorable (in terms of loans to foreigners).To become a student at Harvard, you have to be a genius or, or rich, or even better - to combine both qualities.
Younger entrants
For those who just want to get a bachelor's degree, opens its doors from Harvard College.Young entrants will also have a good try to get here.What to do in Harvard?The application is submitted through a common system for many states Universal College Application.Willing to learn will have to fill in a questionnaire and write a letter.It briefly, clearly and impressively write why the applicant chooses Harvard, and he can give the institution.If the balance of the commission seem right, and the person - ambitious and interesting, then you have a chance.But that's just the ability to impress a little.We'll have to take tests that are designed to assess academic ability in general.This is a general SAT SAT plus on certain disciplines (for Harvard requires two subjects).For the successful adoption in the number of students, as well as seniors, need two teacher recommendations.Of course, they have to be very unconventional.As a rule, students write them yourself, and then allowed to sign their mentors.In addition, school grades are important, but also the so-called extra-curricular activities, ie participation of the entrant in the cultural, sports and social life of the school.Harvard needs stars, and not just a "botanical" or "good guys."
And life does not stick
Hostels quite comfortable, and yet a single room is almost impossible to obtain.Most of Harvard live together in one large room with a shared bathroom.On the same floor is usually home to only 20-40 students who have something to say to each other.Of course, beautiful photos of people of different nationalities, have fun chatting with each other, - production.But here's what you can get acquainted with the citizens of different countries, - the truth.And these people will be very bright and realized - this is also true.Harvard University offers its students the opportunity to stay in shape and feel attractive, because the campus a lot of different opportunities to play sports - for every taste, even the most demanding.
Harvard - is a major school of life.Very many received donations from parents, can not learn in the heart of the academic culture of the United States.Because not everyone has this enough ... health.Problems with money are usually easier to solve than with a lack of skills training and self-control.Many temptations are not conducive to Boston next full concentration on their studies.However, many of the Harvard cope.And fun to live year-round, not just from session to session.
