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Liang Yao's management of students who came to New York with the ship varied in degree of laxity. Google search reading

The 20 students trained as future West Point and Virginia Military Academy cadets are under paramilitary management.

In addition to studying cultural courses, they conduct some moderate-intensity military training to enhance their physical fitness.

Liang Yao's management of the 40 students who were about to receive regular education was relatively loose. In addition to studying cultural courses, he allowed them to visit New York under the leadership of nuns and priests, their teachers.

The prosperity of New York left a deep impression on these students.

This kind of prosperity is different from the prosperity of Guangzhou City. As for what the difference is, these teenage students can't tell.

After Liang Yao released the news that he wanted to train Chinese students, many schools showed strong interest, writing letters and even visiting, expressing their willingness to accept these students.

The purposes of these schools are different, some are to obtain funding from Liang Yao, and some are to make money for themselves. Of course, there are also some who are truly considering the cause of education.

Rong Hong rushed from Massachusetts to New York to meet Liang Yao with his mentor Pastor Brown and Fairbanks, the principal of Monzon School in Massachusetts.

"Mr. Liang, Monson School is the only middle school in the United States that has experience in teaching Chinese students."

After meeting Liang Yao, Fairbanks expressed his thoughts to Liang Yao.

"Last year, my student Rong Hong graduated from Monson School with honors and was admitted to Yale University. He was the first Chinese international student trained in the United States."

Speaking of Rong Hong, Fairbanks looked proud.

Harvard, William \u0026 Mary, and Yale are the three oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, and their histories are even older than the history of the United States.

In the mid-19th century, these three schools were also the three colleges and universities with the strongest comprehensive strength in the United States.

For educators, it is indeed a matter of pride for their students to be admitted to the top colleges and universities in the United States.

Just like in later generations, if students from domestic middle schools were admitted to Qingbei, the school would put out banners and write about it in a big way to publicize it.

In the history of modern education in China, Yale University is a very special existence.

Since Rong Hong himself and his mentor, Pastor Brown, were both educated at Yale University, when he was later responsible for the affairs of young children studying in the United States, Rong Hong was more inclined to let those young children studying in the United States apply to his alma mater.

Among the young children studying in the United States who graduated from high school in 1880, 1 entered Harvard University, 3 entered Columbia University, 8 entered MIT, and a full 22 entered Yale University for further studies, far more than other institutions of higher learning. of international students.

Zhan Tianyou, a railway engineer well known to later generations, graduated from Yale University.

"I know that your school has experience in cultivating Chinese students. It's a pity that you came a little late. The principal of Hartford Middle School just came to see me a few days ago and expressed his desire to accept this group of Chinese students, and I agreed to him. I can’t be a person who breaks my word.”

Liang Yao motioned for Fairbanks and others to sit down and asked Kony to serve tea to the three guests.

"Huh?" Fairbanks felt very sorry. "That's such a shame."

Rong Hong left a very good impression on Fairbanks when he was a student at Monzon University. He completed the two-year high school course in one year (the schooling system varies from state to state in the United States, with a total of 12 years of schooling for elementary school, junior high school, and high school). It is up to each state to decide how to arrange the specific arrangements. There are 633, 642, and 543) and they were successfully admitted to Yale University.

This also made Fairbanks have a good impression of these Chinese students. He learned from Pastor Brown that these students were smart children carefully selected from Morrison School and other church students, and they were very talented in learning. The basics are also good.

With a little training, it is not difficult for them to get admitted to a prestigious school in the United States. He explained that Mengsong Middle School can also follow suit and increase the school's reputation.

This is a double-duty deal for Fairbanks.

Giving Hartford High School, N.Y., a head start, much to Fairbanks' chagrin.

"I brought 40 students this time, 20 of whom have already decided to attend Hartford High School, and the remaining 20 students, I am looking for suitable schools for them."

Liang Yao said to Fairbanks who looked disappointed.

Monzon Middle School in Massachusetts is certainly a very good middle school and a good choice to place these students.

In line with the principle of not putting all eggs in the same basket, Liang Yao still does not plan to put all students in one middle school.

"Mengsong Middle School is willing to accept the remaining 20 students. We will definitely train these outstanding students into talents and will never let you down." Fairbanks said hurriedly.

"I also believe in the strength of your school." Liang Yao agreed.

After Liang Yao made his position clear, Pastor Brown, who had been silent on the sidelines, made a request to Liang Yao.

"Mr. Liang, can I meet these students? I used to teach at Morrison School. Some of these students are students I once taught. They are as good as Rong Hong, but my ability is limited. We cannot bring them all to the United States to continue their studies.”

Pastor Brown took over. Pastor Brown was old and had difficulty moving. Rong Hong hurriedly stepped forward to help Pastor Brown.

"Of course, I will take you to see them."

Faced with the old teacher's request, Liang Yao did not refuse.

"I originally planned to visit you in Massachusetts in person after finishing my work in New York, but I didn't expect you to go directly to New York."

"Rong Hong and Huang Kuan told me that they received your support while he was studying in college. In addition to Principal Fairbanks' repeated requests this time I came to New York, I also wanted to visit you personally to thank you." Pastor Brown said.

"I should thank you for cultivating so many outstanding students in China." Liang Yao said.

Before Liang Yao sponsored Rong Hong and Huang Kuan, Pastor Brown had always paid for Rong Hong's studies in the United States and Huang Kuan's studies in the United Kingdom.

Although Pastor Brown comes from a middle-class family, the financial pressure to support two college students at the same time is still very high.

Europe and the United States pursue elite education. In the 19th century, the cost of attending college was very high. The high tuition fees alone were enough to deter many families.

This is also the reason why many grassroots Americans choose to study on their own. In this era, there are no student loans, and not everyone can afford to go to college.

What's more, Huang Kuan is studying at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, and the cost of living in the UK is slightly higher than in the United States.

"I have watched these children grow up. They are all smart and deserve a better education." Pastor Brown glanced at Rong Hong with great relief. "If those children could enter higher education institutions like Rong Hong, , I have no regrets in this life.”