Next stop. University

Author: Editorial Department of "Next Stop, University"
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: A highly colorful book that takes you on a campus tour of 45 famous universities in China. The next destination is shining brightly ahead—it is the eternal place of youth, where people are like me, full of imagination. Let's run together and awaken our dreams! This book is top-notch, featuring only first-tier universities in China in terms of programs, faculty, history, campus environment, and more. It is authentic, with most content written by current students of the featured universities based on their personal experiences, ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of the information. It is practical, presenting a realistic future campus life through the perspectives of students who have already entered university, inspiring them to strive for their ideal life. It is comprehensive, covering all relevant travel information about universities, including transportation, accommodation, surrounding environment, etc., providing detailed and practical guidance for readers planning to visit, ensuring a worry-free trip.
A Brief Overview of Universities in Beijing
Beijing is the most concentrated region in China for higher education institutions and the highest level of education. On a map of Beijing's downtown area, which covers less than 100 square kilometers, there are over 70 universities and more than 170 graduate training institutions with "National" in their names. On the famous College Road alone, there are densely packed more than a dozen universities. Meanwhile, the prestigious Tsinghua University and Peking University stand in stark contrast to each other in the northwest corner of the city. In a survey conducted by Hunan TV's "Pictogram City," Beijing topped the list of cities where cultural elites would prefer to live, leaving other cities far behind. For many students, studying in Beijing is precisely to benefit from its profound cultural atmosphere. Indeed, the long-standing cultural heritage of the capital, the Confucian etiquette embedded in every detail, the composed demeanor of the elite, and its strong inclusivity provide a rich and irreplaceable cultural soil for students eager to grow. Thus, the ancient charm of the capital and its exceptional cultural spirit have made Beijing irresistibly attractive, making it the ideal home for countless students.
Peking University: Not Young Without Arrogance
The phrase "Not young without arrogance" perfectly captures Peking University. Peking University has the capital to be bold: In terms of history, it has stirred ripples in Chinese history over its 100 years; in the present, it is a truly comprehensive university with extraordinary strength; in terms of facilities, it boasts an Asia-ranking library and a magnificent cluster of buildings near its eastern gate; in terms of faculty, the names of its brilliant scholars, the number of provincial college entrance exam top scorers it admits every year, and the high-level domestic and international lectures it hosts daily—these alone are enough to speak volumes. Even without mentioning these, the "One Tower, Three Lakes, and Library" (Yitai, Sanhu, Tugong), a symbol deeply familiar to all, should be a source of pride for Peking University students.
The pride and boldness of Peking University students are not wrong. As someone once said, "If Peking University students are already so talented that they must express themselves with arrogance, what else can you expect?" While this statement may be exaggerated, it does hold some truth. Even in the of a Peking University student from the Philosophy Department switching to Sanskrit to pursue a girl, it requires sufficient talent to achieve. Boldness has become an atmosphere at Peking University, one that has formed since the May Fourth Movement and has never faded since then. Among Peking University students, there is a popular saying: "If you want to enter this campus, you must first be buried by it." This chillingly ironic proverb80% of new Peking University students. Peking University has become an eternal storm, capable of weeding out all inferior elements and leaving only the excellent. In this wave, Peking University students have no choice but to fight with their youth and intelligence, giving their all.