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Chapter 959 How Difficult Do You Think

Chapter 960 How Difficult Do You Think

Li Junge was most interested in these things, and murmured: "This translation is a bit inappropriate. The original text has the meaning of returning to the original, and also the meaning of 'sowing melons, sowing beans, and beans', and Dasu' doesn't know the true face of Mount Lu. It’s just because I’m in this mountain.” The inversion of ‘, how to translate such a scholarly text, um, I have to deliberate, otherwise the smell won’t come out…”

Everyone didn't bother to care about this idiot, and kept moving forward.

Walking on the tree-lined avenue of the school, the buildings on both sides are steady, elegant and classic, making the group seem to be in the time of more than 250 years.

After a short walk, two beautiful buildings that echo each other from a distance can be seen on the left and right sides.

Shirly introduced to the children: "The one on the left is the famous Low Memorial Library."

This is a domed building with a square theme under the dome. On the side of the entrance to the entrance is an ancient Roman-style round stone pillar, and a bronze statue is placed in front of it.

Alice introduced: "This is the work of American sculptor Daniel Chester French in [-]. The inscription 'ALMA MATER' on the base means 'mother who nourishes life' in Latin."

"She is a representative of female gods in Roman times, and in modern times, she represents universities and colleges, with the meaning of 'alma mater'."

Shirly laughed and said, "She is also the goddess of wisdom, the patron saint of our brother university. There is an owl hidden in the folds of her clothes."

"It is said that if anyone can find this owl when they first enter school, they will find their other half in the Barnard girls' school opposite."

A group of children suddenly became interested and started searching back and forth.

Only Li Yusong, a young physics genius in Lijiagou, remained unmoved.

A Yin asked strangely: "Yusong, why don't you go and look for it?"

Li Yusong acted as if the truth was only in my hands: "Aunt Ayin, if I find the owl now, then my other half is at the university opposite. But I am only 12 years old this year, and my sister at the opposite university must be at least 21 years old. .”

"That is to say, when I am 24 years old and can get married, she will be at least 33 years old. If I get married at 36 like Grandpa Bamboo Carpenter, then this wife should be 45 years old."

After speaking, she shivered in fright: "It's scary to think about it! If you want to soak me, a little fresh meat, you won't be fooled by this!"

Li Junge couldn't help crying and laughing, and murmured to A Yin with his hand on his forehead: "Look, A Yin, our children in Lijiagou have such a strange brain circuit..."

Along the marble stairs and bronze handrails, a group of people walked into the library.

This library is open to the outside world, and there are many cultural relics on display inside, including many Chinese porcelains.

Many tourists visit here, many of them are Chinese faces.

Shirly said to the children: "It was once selected as the most beautiful building in the United States, and it has been converted into the administrative center of Columbia University. Important departments such as the principal's office, the school board office, and the Academic Affairs Office are all in this building, so its main Its function is no longer to collect books.”

"They manage 20 teachers and students here, and control a budget of [-] billion U.S. dollars every year. Your Grandpa Siyuan used to work here. Let's go and take a look at the place where he used to work."

Arriving at an office on the third floor, Alice knocked on the door lightly, and a kind old white man opened the door.

Alice bowed slightly: "Mr. Robinson, we brought the children."

The white old man was very happy: "They are all children of Lijiagou, right? Come in, come in, this is the place where you Grampa once worked, and I am his successor. Welcome to our Columbia University."

Wang Meixian tilted her head and looked at the white-bearded old man, and said in English, "Grandpa, you look like the old man in front of KFC."

The old man was not angry either: "Really? Our school board's requirements are like this. You must wear formal clothes and bow ties during working hours. Unfortunately, today I happened to wear clothes of the same color as the KFC old man."

Wang Meixian asked again: "Is it difficult to get into Columbia University?"

The old man said: "Indeed, it is not easy to enter Columbia University. Every year, more than 3 people from all over the world apply for undergraduate study in our school. In the end, only more than 2000 people are admitted. The admission rate has never exceeded [-]%. .”

Wang Meixian turned to the children and said, "Ten out of a hundred..."

Li Yusong corrected: "Take seven out of one hundred, less than ten."

Then a group of children relaxed their expressions and nodded to each other: "It's okay, okay, I thought it was so difficult..."

Li Junge was speechless again, even if you are the top students in your respective schools, it's not your turn to be arrogant here, okay? !

You are called to experience the difficulty of studying, the sanctity of the palace of knowledge, to increase the sense of urgency and pressure, not to let you relax!
The old man seemed to appreciate the indifference of the children in Lijiagou, and he could see that the English skills of a group of children were quite good, so he introduced it enthusiastically: "One of the characteristics of our Columbia is that it is located in New York, close to Wall Street. , the United Nations Headquarters and Broadway are adjacent. In this world-class cultural, financial and diplomatic metropolis, you can find suitable opportunities for your own development in the process of studying.”

"The second characteristic lies in the community it is located in. Morningside Heights is the birthplace of the literary movement in the mid-twentieth century, surrounded by many well-known jazz bars, performance centers and coffee shops full of New York flavor."

"The various student associations of the school will also organize various leisure and social activities. You can have a great time here. For example, your sisters Shirly and Alice are the best cheerleaders in the school."

“The third distinctive feature is its global network. This is partly due to our large alumni base all over the world. The school established the International Business Institute with the donation of the alumni association to achieve the internationalization of its courses.”

"Our school is very strong in all subjects, especially the Department of East Asia, Department of Politics, Department of Finance, and Department of Art are the most prominent."

"The film major in the art department is very distinctive. The teachers in our college are all professional filmmakers who are respected in Hollywood and independent film circles."

"And the school pays attention to multi-school, multi-professional and interdisciplinary exchanges and cooperation. For example, your Aunt Yuning is not only a talented student of the Juilliard School of Music, but also a leader in the sound art major of our school."

"This is inseparable from our educational ideal - the combination of science and art."

Li Junge finally came to his senses at this time, no wonder the two sisters are so good in public relations, Oscar, the motherfucking starting point is much higher than that of the domestic Red Star Group!

Think about it too, 29 Academy Award alumni are not on the same starting line at all!
At the end, the old man introduced affectionately: "Mundell, the father of the Euro, left his glorious footprint here, and Morgan, the founder of genetics, set off the most thorough revolution in the biological world here! Former US President Roosevelt, former Secretary of the United Nations Long Gary studied here."

"Countless elites in your country, including your Grandpa Siyuan, Grandma Lanbing, Uncle Junlou, and Aunt Yuning, have all left their youthful footsteps here. Children, you are welcome to enter our school to study when you grow up .”

The children also nodded honestly: "Grandpa KFC, we will."

Li Junge bowed and apologized to the old man with embarrassment and said goodbye to the old school director. When he came out, he taught the children: "Do you know what modesty is? Modesty is a virtue of our Chinese! Do you really think that the top ten universities in the world are Chinese cabbage?! With your cleverness, Uncle Erpi, you only took a small undergraduate exam back then!"

Wang Meixian disapproved: "Uncle Erpi, at that time, how much time did you spend studying? How much time did you spend fishing? How much time did you spend running mountains?

Li Junge was speechless for a moment: "Uh... this... Hey, I'm talking about you now! Why did it involve me?! Uncle Erpi loves life and has a wide range of hobbies!"

Ayin Liang Huili and the two younger sisters couldn't help giggling, Erpi seemed to have very little chance of winning against Meixian.

Opposite the Low Memorial Library is the Butler Library, the main library of Columbia University.One of the institutions with the richest library collections in the world.

Except for the students of the school, or to participate in the school's free guided tours, this museum is not open to tourists.

Alice smiled and said, "Children, this is where we and Brother Zongba come most often. Columbia has a total of 23 library branches with a total collection of nearly ten million volumes. The collection of Asian books is the second largest in the United States, with nearly a thousand kinds of Chinese genealogy, genealogy, and genealogy, and it is the library with the most abundant collection of Chinese classics outside of China."

"Now let's go and see the original of the great work of ancient Chinese literature donated by the Qing government to Columbia, which was dedicated to your grandfather Siyuan's lifelong efforts."

After crossing the aisle decorated with red lines and the lawn square, a group of people came to the door of Butler Library.

This magnificent building has Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles, as well as the shadow of Renaissance architecture. The exquisite design and stone decoration make Li Junge, who is an architectural designer, nod repeatedly.

But what made him feel itchy the most was that brilliant masterpiece.

Li Junge seemed to see that the perimeter of this building was covered by a more magnificent and magnificent invisible transparent building.

The 50-year-old classics that allow such a well-learned man like the old man to indulge in them are a monument and a palace in themselves!

When Shirly came here, she put away her mischievous and carefree temper, and her gait and expression became solemn and dignified.

Enter the library through a special passage and go up to the third floor. The staff who have been waiting here have distributed shoe covers, gloves, and masks to everyone before opening the steel door and entering the dimly lit ancient book showroom.

The children also seemed to be shocked by this dignified atmosphere, they stopped laughing and playing, and followed the adults obediently, filing in.

The showroom is tall and grand, and rows of antique wooden boxes are placed on the display racks. It can be seen that even this one is original.

Shirly introduced: "This is "The Collection of Ancient and Modern Books". As far as its origin, there are different opinions. Some say the donor is from Cixi, some say it is from Duan Fang, some say it is from Li Hongzhang, and some say it is from Liu Kunyi. ...You, Grandpa Siyuan, collected a lot of materials, including correspondence between the parties, court memorials, Chinese and Western news reports, transcripts of celebrities, materials from the Columbia University archives, and finally wrote a paper, which is considered to be a conclusion."

(End of this chapter)