As a term derived from Latin, the word “university” means “community of teachers and scholars.” Each university is indeed a unique community with its own culture, traditions, and history. These following universities are not only big in size but well-known for their own reason.
1. Dartmouth College
Did you know? The story behind Dartmouth’s color was simple - it was the only color not used by another college.
Fun fact: Tea and cookies are served at 4pm each weekday at Sanborn Library, Dartmouth College.
Who knew? Dartmouth College does not have an official mascot.
2. University of California, Berkeley
We all see color. The University of California, Berkeley's campus colors are blue and gold.
The Big C in University of California, Berkeley was built in 1905 and sits in the hills overlooking campus.
Faculty member of UCB, Edward Teller, was the "father of the hydrogen bomb."
3. University of British Columbia
Did you know? Classes of University of British Columbia were once held in tents, churches, and Sunday schools.
Interesting to know that student protests held in University of British Columbia led to the completion of the UBC Campus.
University of British Columbia broke a world record in 2016 - UBC's Brock Commons Student residence was deemed as the tallest wooden building in the world in 2016!
4. Mcgill University
Well, you need to have really good grades to get in Mcgill University.
Over 300 subjects can be studied at McGill University!
Wow! Women entered McGill classrooms as early as in 1884!
This concludes our College Facts August 2018! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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