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第42章 University of Miami: Great is the truth

迈阿密大学:真理至上

英文导读

Back to its origin

The University of Miami (informally referred to as UM, U Miami, Miami, or The U) is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key. When it first opened, the University of Miami was comprised of its School of Music, the Evening Division and College of Liberal Arts. Later, the institution added its schools of law, business, education, marine, engineering and medicine. Accredited by over 20 professional agencies and members of several highly recognized and acclaimed associations, the university offers its students advantageous connections throughout the educational, business, and social communities in all of the fields of study offered at the school. The University of Miami is known as a research institution, and research opportunities begin at the undergraduate level. Annual campus events include the Canes Film Festival, which showcases student-produced movies, and Sportsfest, three days of competition between residence hall teams.

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Location: Known as the capital of fine dining, Coral Gables, Florida is one of the most desirable locations to reside in the United States. While Coral Gables, Florida is quiet and safe, it has a vibrant business district, numerous historic landmarks, and offers an amazing quality of life. Coral Gables, Florida is an ideal place to work, play and live, and is also known for its fabulous shopping. There is no doubt that students of the University of Miami can find respite and relaxation right outside their classroom doors in the area"s sunny weather. It also has an ideal location for students who love the outdoors. With popular spots like South Beach, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park nearby, students have plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking, and sunbathing. Downtown Miami, also near to the school, is a thriving sports and cultural center.

生词助读

oceanographic [uinuɡrfik] adj.

海洋学的;有关海洋学的

marine [mri:n] n. 海运业;舰队;水兵

acclaim [kleim] vt. 称赞;为……喝采,向……欢呼

advantageous [dvnteids] adj. 有利的;有益的

showcase [ukeis] vt. 使展现;在玻璃橱窗陈列

reside in 居住;存在于

thriving [θraivi] adj. 繁荣的;蒸蒸日上的;旺盛的

中文概述

迈阿密大学始建于1925年, 是一所私立的高等学府,被认为是美国本土学生最想就读的高等学府之一。校园环境极其优雅,被誉为全美校园环境最优美的大学之一。

迈阿密大学下设12个学院,包括建筑学院,文理学院,工商管理学院,传媒学院,教育学院,工程学院,法学院,医学院,音乐学院,护理与健康研究学院及海洋与大气学院,研究生院,此外还有继续教育及国际教育学院。

迈阿密大学最受学生欢迎的专业主要有:医科、商业、管理学、市场学、通讯、新闻学、生物学、生物医学、视觉表演艺术、社会科学等。

作为一所大型研究型学府,迈阿密大学的运作是高效的。学生们很称赞"那种生动有趣的教学方式,常辅以参观法院、观看电影、游览校陈列馆等活动以确保课堂的趣味性"。

有学生曾说:"当你在阳光里、棕榈树下,迎着宜人的海风学习时,学习就不再是那么枯燥乏味了。"还有人说:"在迈阿密大学上学就像一年四季都在度假,尽管我们同时也花了相当多的时间用于功课,尤其是在医学预科读书,就犹如欣赏优美的音乐和精彩的电影一样。"

对于以热带海洋气候和海岸旅游胜地闻名于世界的南佛罗里达,在这里就读的学生具有非常大的优势,由于独特的地理位置,迈阿密大学以及所在的城市均具有很多大学都不曾有的镶嵌工艺文化传统以及特别的生活方式。

梦想成功录

Once you make your decision, don"t be overtaken by misgivings and fear.

一旦你做了决定,就不要瞻前顾后,畏首畏尾。

I succeeded because I willed it; I never hesitated.

我成功是因为我有决心,从不踌躇。