1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 224 Pastor Brown
For the students who came to New York with the ship, Liang Yao's management of them varies.

The 20 cadets trained as future West Point and Virginia cadets take on paramilitary management.

In addition to learning cultural courses, some moderate-intensity military training will be carried out to enhance their physical fitness.

For the 40 students who were about to receive regular education, Liang Yao managed them relatively loosely. In addition to studying cultural courses, he allowed them to visit New York under the guidance of nuns and priests, that is, 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 the difference, these ten-year-old students can't tell.

After Liang Yao released the news that he would train Chinese students, many schools showed strong interest, wrote letters and even visited them, expressing their willingness to accept these students.

The purpose of these schools is different, some are for Liang Yao's funding, some are for themselves to make a gimmick, of course, there are also some who are really considering the cause of education.

Yung Wing rushed from Massachusetts to New York with his mentor, Pastor Brown, and the principal of Monson School in Massachusetts, Fairbanks, to meet Liang Yao.

"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 Yung Wing graduated from Monson School with honors and was admitted to Yale University. He was the first Chinese student trained in the United States."

Speaking of Yung Wing, Fairbanks showed pride.

Harvard, William & Mary, and Yale are the three oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, and their school history is even longer than that of the United States.

In the middle of the 19th century, these three schools were also the three institutions of higher learning with the strongest comprehensive strength in the United States.

It is indeed a matter of pride for educators that their students can be admitted to the top colleges and universities in the United States.

Just like in the later generations, when some students from domestic middle schools were admitted to Qingbei, the schools would pull out banners and write special books to publicize it.

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

Since Yung Wing himself and his mentor, Pastor Brown, both came from Yale University, when he was in charge of the children studying in the United States, Rong Wing was more inclined to let those children studying in the United States apply for his alma mater.

In 1880, one of the young children studying in the United States who graduated from high school entered Harvard University, three entered Columbia University, eight entered MIT, and a full 1 entered Yale University, far exceeding other institutions of higher learning. of foreign students.

The well-known railway engineer Zhan Tianyou graduated from Yale University.

"I know that your school has experience in cultivating overseas Chinese students, but it's a pity that you came a step late. The principal of Hartford Middle School just came to see me a few days ago and expressed his desire to accept these Chinese students, and I agreed to him. I can't always be a person who doesn't believe what I say."

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

"Huh?" Fairbanks felt very sorry. "That's really a pity."

Yung Wing left a very good impression on Fairbanks during his study at Monson University. He completed the two-year high school course in one year (the school system varies from state to state in the United States, with a total of 12 years of schooling in primary, junior and high schools. The specific arrangements for each state to decide on their own, there are 633, 642, 543) and 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 are smart children carefully selected by Morrison School and other church students, and they are very talented in learning. The base is not bad either.

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

For Fairbanks, this is a multiplicity of things.

To the chagrin of Fairbanks, giving Hartford High School in New York State a head start.

"I have brought 40 students this time, 20 have been confirmed to enter Hartford Middle School, and there are 20 remaining students, and I am looking for suitable schools for them."

Liang Yao said to the disappointed Fairbanks.

Monson Secondary School in Massachusetts is certainly a very good high school and a good choice to house these students.

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

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

"I also believe in your school's strength." Liang Yao agreed.

After Liang Yao made a clear statement, 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 the ones I have taught. They are as good as Yung Wing, but my ability is limited. They cannot all be brought to the United States to further their education."

Pastor Brown took up the position. Pastor Brown is old and has some inconvenience in moving. Rong Hong hurriedly stepped forward to support Pastor Brown.

"Of course, I'll take you to meet them."

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

"I was going to visit you in Massachusetts when I was done with business in New York, but you went straight to New York."

"Rong Wing and Huang Kuan told me that they received financial support from you when they were studying in college. In addition to repeated requests from Principal Fairbanks, I also want to come to New York to thank you in person." Rev. Brown Said.

"I should thank you, thank you for training so many outstanding students for China." Liang Yao said.

Before Liang Yao sponsored Yung Wing and Huang Kuan, Pastor Brown had always borne the tuition fees for Yung Wing in the United States and Huang Kuan in the UK.

Although Pastor Brown is 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 a university was very high. The high tuition fees alone were enough to discourage many families.

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

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

"I watched these children grow up. They are all smart and deserve better education." Pastor Brown glanced at Yung Wing very gratified, "If those children can enter higher education institutions like Yung Wing , I have no regrets in my life."

(End of this chapter)