Chapter 1310 - 1312
Attending Zhao Guangran’s graduation ceremony, of course, we all took a good tour of Harvard.
Seeing it like this, it really left everyone in awe, "Originally we thought Jing University had enough cultural heritage, but compared to Harvard."
"Especially the library." Gong Ruini spent a lot of time in the Jing University library during her college years.
The collection inside really made Gong Ruini amazed, never expecting the Harvard library to be so shocking.
"This is the school’s library; actually, each department has its own library with more professional books."
Zhao Guangran said he used to stay in the library of his own school to read.
Oh my, everyone present exclaimed, "Each faculty has its own library."
"Yeah, this is the essence of a prestigious school." So many books, really unsure how many years it would take to enrich a library like this.
"Of course, if they don’t have it here, we can go to MIT to find the books." Zhao Guangran just wanted to say that studying in the United States, the resources truly make you incredulous in every way.
Oh my, Gong Ruini was speechless; she didn’t want to partake in this topic. Reading more books, even if the economics field often sees new things emerging, the foundational ones remain.
"There are so many people here reading in the library." Gong Tao watched people going in and out of the library, feeling puzzled, "Isn’t summer vacation coming up?"
"There’s no such thing as summer vacation here; those who need to work on projects with professors have to stay at school."
"Even those who aren’t following professors for projects find summer a great chance to improve themselves."
Gong Ruini just took a stroll inside and saw many people still diligently reading, which was surprising.
Even in the place with the best reading atmosphere like Jing University, honestly, there aren’t many who still seriously read like this.
"Many people completely relax after getting into college." Gong Ruini considers herself as someone who is very serious, but compared to Zhao Guangran, she’s notably far behind.
Completely relax? Zhao Guangran was slightly astonished but remembered occasionally hearing about these things when contacting his high school classmates, leading to a sigh of relief.
"In college, they’re learning professional things. If they aren’t studying, what do they do?" Zhao Guangran understands them; after working hard for so many years, relaxing after entering college is normal.
"The professional knowledge learned in college is far more important than what was learned in high school." Zhao Guangran recalled how he used to advise his high school friends.
"Forget it, why talk about these things? Their future is for them to explore; whether they succeed or not is their business." Zhao Guangran truly doesn’t wish to discuss these unpleasant matters.
"Alright, let me take you to see where Dai Liren studied for three years at MIT." Zhao Guangran changed the topic.
"Ni Zi, take more photos then, capture Dai Liren, our future IT genius, with a strong presence."
"Make sure to capture him with the aura of a CEO."
Really want to kneel for him, shooting with such a strong aura, that also depends on whether the person is willing to cooperate, otherwise, given her level, it really can’t be captured.
"Forget it." Zhao Guangran initially wanted to say how Gong Ruini wasn’t capable enough to capture such a photo, but with a sweep of his older brother’s eyes, he could only surrender with no backbone.
"Just snap a few shots and then tomorrow it’s up to you, Ni Zi." Why take so many photos? Letting the parents know his life is good is enough.
Even after visiting Harvard, entering MIT still left everyone with their mouth agape, "Oh my."
Walking along, seeing towering trees and historical buildings, they couldn’t close their mouths.
"By the way, why is there a note on some buildings saying who donated them?" Cai Meina had noticed the plaques in front of some buildings but hadn’t asked before.
After arriving at MIT, Cai Meina pulled Zhao Guangran to ask, not expecting these buildings to be donated.
A university’s teaching building needs donations; don’t countries provide funding?
"Harvard and MIT are private schools, apart from tuition, they rely on alumni donations."
"Including lots of scholarships, many are also alumnus donations."
Ah, scholarships are donated by alumni, "Not given by the school?" Gong Tao was surprised.
Feeling different from universities back home, but why would alumni donate both teaching buildings and scholarships?
Gong Tao truly didn’t understand, it isn’t a small amount.
"Guangran, will you donate too in the future?" Zhao Gang turned to look at Zhao Guangran.
"Once I’ve achieved something, I’ll donate." Zhao Guangran affirmed, "If I have money, I’ll donate dormitories."
The buildings have a historical essence, looking from the outside feels like entering a historical corridor, but really living inside, one realizes what unpleasant feelings it brings.
Because some are protected buildings, although the interiors can be renovated, due to various restrictions, renovations are generally limited.
Zhao Guangran would rather donate dormitories; good dorms allow students to rest well and study well.
A dormitory isn’t going to cost millions, the currency still US Dollars, oh my, Zhao Gang’s mouth closed directly, continually agape is indeed a heavy burden.
"You’re so extravagant." Zhao Gang said slowly once his mouth wasn’t so stiff.
"Not extravagant." Zhao Guangran knew spending money is seen as extravagant in his parents’ eyes.
But this money should be spent, "If you donate, the school will remember you, making it easier for future kids to get into Harvard."
Ah, no way, isn’t it about exams? "Turns out foreigners have backdoors too." Cai Meina surprised.
"It’s normal; foreigners are people too." Gong Tao wasn’t surprised, foreigners are also human.
"Yeah, many families study at Harvard for generations."
"Just like how parents studied at Jing University, when my brothers study, they also consider Jing University."
"Of course, domestically if you have connections and grades aren’t enough, you can also study at Jing University, whereas in the United States, what to do? Just donate."
"Consider it a chance for our kids to study at a prestigious school." Zhao Guangran found this very normal.
Ha, Zhao Gang thought this custom was bad, not urging kids to study hard but thinking about opening backdoors for them.
"Moreover, if you donate, you’ll be known by many alumni, known as a generous person, and when vying for a project together, if the bidding unit’s head is a Harvard alum, it could consider you."
Every year, countless Harvard alumni graduate, only say the starting point is good, but how they develop later depends on their ability.
As long as one’s ability is good, you enter the circle of outstanding alumni, increasing cooperation opportunities.
Zhao Gang still doesn’t understand these, but since Zhao Guangran says it’s operated this way, "If you think it’s good, then fine."
This is the United States, with big differences from back home. Since the son has already researched so thoroughly, it means many operate this way.