After a congregational episode, the carriage rushed to the Plaza Hotel.

Check-in at land.

After that, after he had lunch, Butler, the president of Columbia University, came to his door and invited him to visit the school to see how the school of journalism was being built.

Lu Shi went to the United States for exchanges, so he naturally agreed.

Together with Goodman, the three went by carriage.

Columbia is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan,

The campus is just a few blocks from Central Park and adjacent to the Harlem River.

On campus, there are many ancient buildings, exuding a strong historical and academic atmosphere.

Along the tree-lined paths, students stroll leisurely or sit on benches discussing esoteric academic issues.

Butler leads the way forward when landing,

"Professor Lu, since he decided to establish the School of Journalism, Joseph seems to have changed as a person, his mental breakdown has improved a lot, and it is really rare to be able to work more than three hours a day."

He's talking about Joseph Pulitzer,

Pulitzer, because of his nervous breakdown, could not even accept any noise, and had to live in a top-of-the-line soundproof yacht, drifting around the sea.

I didn't expect that work could also cure diseases.

Lu Shi was curious,

"It's the students. What do they think of journalism school? ”

Butler's expression changed slightly, and he said in a low voice: "You know, journalism is an emerging discipline, and it's okay to say that public courses don't have corresponding teachers at all." Out of desperation, I had to ask Joseph to help with the industry. ”

"Tsk......"

Lu Shi was speechless, and he also knew the other party's difficulties.

The so-called "insiders" must be journalists, editors, publishers and the like.

In the eyes of the proud sons of Columbia University, these people are not highly educated, and now they have become professors, which is indeed a little difficult to accept.

Lu Shi said: "I can probably guess. ”

Butler smiled,

"Actually, the United States is not so conservative. Pulitzer recommended Ms. Bligh, and only a minority of students objected. ”

The two chatted and came to the School of Journalism.

It wasn't a new building.

Sunlight shines through the old windows on the corridors, creating dappled light and shadows.

Butler explains, "Time was tight, and we opened the old school building. ”

Lu Shi said: "This is also very good, it seems to have a foundation." ”

They walked through the door,

The renovation has entered the final stage,

In the corners, there are all kinds of unused building materials, from wood boards to tiles, paint to hardware, everything is arranged in a haphazard manner.

Not far away, Pulitzer was chatting with a woman.

Butler stepped forward,

"Joseph! Look, who is this! ”

Pulitzer turned his head, his eyes lit up, and he gave Lu Shi an American-style hug,

"Professor Lu, you're finally here!"

After that, he shook hands with Goodman,

During this time, Goodman was in charge of docking, and the two had long been acquainted.

Pulitzer introduced the lady again,

"Nellie Bligh, journalist."

After acquiring the New York World, he recruited Bligh,

Bligh is also capable,

Her articles, on the one hand, criticized ugly phenomena and advocated social reform, relying on sensationalism and a series of social problems, the newspaper sold explosively.

Pulitzer quipped, "Professor Lu, you can come over now and guide the admissions process." By the end of summer, it's late~"

Lu Shi was curious: "The pre-enrollment of the School of Journalism is not optimistic? ”

The admissions process varies from country to country.

Generally, U.S. colleges and universities require students to submit application materials first.

Like an application form, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation......

Ostensibly, it is the students who want the school.

However, because a person can be admitted to multiple schools at the same time, there is no phenomenon of "professional obedience to adjustment, and disobedience will be dropped".

So, it's essentially a two-way street.

What Pulitzer is worried about now is that they are spending money and efforts to get journalism schools up in full swing.

As a result, no one applied,

That's embarrassing.

He looked at Lu Shi blankly and asked, "Professor Lu, what do you think about admissions?" ”

"Ah......h

Lu Shi scratched his head,

"I'm only familiar with the process of British universities."

Pulitzer didn't speak, but Butler next to him said first: "Professor Lu, you are too modest." When we were talking about whether journalism was a science, and we were worried that journalism graduates would become literal sellers, you gave advice. ”

At that time, Lu Shi thought of a way to require a double degree ratio for journalism school graduates,

A very outrageous figure is also given:

80%。

In this way, students not only learn journalism, but also have an in-depth understanding of a particular profession or industry.

With professional knowledge, you can support in-depth articles, and naturally you can avoid "selling words".

Lu Shi spread his hands,

"Do you want me to think of something similar? Then I will definitely be scolded to death by the students! ”

Butler said: "It's also for the sake of the students~ young and hard-working, so that they will not suffer when they enter society." When the time comes, they will naturally understand your good intentions. ”

Pulitzer also nodded beside him,

Therefore, Professor Lu still has the consciousness of being a teacher. A bitter student, he will be infamy. ”

Lu Shi: "......"

"Okay, okay, that's it, right?"

Pulitzer smiled.

It can be seen that this old brother has been more comfortable at work recently, and his anxiety has improved a lot.

Moreover, looking at his appearance, it seems that even his eyesight has been restored.

He whispered: "At the end of the day, there is still a misunderstanding of journalism from the outside world. If I had the reputation of Mr. Cavendish and set up a lab casually, I wouldn't have to worry about not being able to recruit students. ”

Lu Shixiao,

"The Cavendish lab wasn't built 'casually.'"

Pulitzer replied, "I'm just making an analogy." ”

Lu Shi fell into deep thought,

"Actually, it's not difficult to recruit students. There is a saying in China, 'Under the heavy reward, there will be a brave man'. Big deal, let's get more scholarships. ”

He is now a director of Columbia, so he naturally has the right to say this.

Goodman approached from behind,

"Sir Luk, the scholarship is indeed a good idea. We can ask Parker Brothers to step in. ”

Parker Brothers is Lushi's board game publishing partner in the United States.

Because "Monopoly" and "The Lord of the Rings" made a lot of money, and the cash flow was very abundant.

Lu Shi pondered the feasibility of this matter,

Since last year, Roosevelt Sr. has been engaged in tax reform.

On the one hand, it cleverly set up a name and split up Rockefeller;

On the other hand, companies are forced to do charity, or invest in education, health care, and other fields.

Parker Brothers has set up a scholarship in major countries, and it can also avoid taxes.

It's a double win.

Lu Shi muttered: "There won't be a legal risk, right?" ”

Goodman was stunned,

"What legal risk?"

Lu Shi said: "I am a trustee of Columbia University, and I also have an equity stake in Parker Brothers. In this case, the scholarship is a bit like 'left-handed to right-handed'. ”

In fact, Lu Shi has done similar things before,

But this time it involves tax avoidance,

Given the bulls of the U.S. tax system, be careful.

The corners of Goodman's mouth hooked,

"Professor Lu, you are such a good person."

Land Hours: ???

Inexplicably, I was issued a good person card, and I was very confused.

Goodman whispered, "Don't worry, that's how everyone plays. The rules of the game are like this. ”

Lu Shi was speechless,

Most people will think that doing this is artificially created shady,

But in the United States, it is reasonable and legal.

Well

It's too capitalist.

Goodman shrugged,

"If you're really worried, you can ask me to be the supervisor of the scholarship management committee~ I'll let everything run in the 'sunshine'."

As he spoke, he lowered his voice again and continued: "No, Franklin D. Roosevelt will be the supervisor instead, he is interested in applying to Columbia Law School, and he needs to accumulate qualifications and experience in managing projects." I heard that he was ...... with the president"

Lu Shi waved his hand and quickly interrupted,

"Don't talk about it~Don't talk about it~"

If we go down any further, it's time to talk about the American Dream again.

He turned to Pulitzer,

"Money alone will not work. We need to go one step further and provide journalism graduates with a clear career path. ”

Pulitzer laughed when he heard it,

There are two world-class media tycoons on the scene, and they are afraid that they will not be able to provide jobs?

Moreover, the journalism school they run by themselves must know the true level of this school best.

If we can really "loosen in and strictly exit" as Lu Shi conceived, and directly grab talents in the press from here, even if we pay high salaries, we will definitely make a profit without losing money.

Pulitzer looked left and right,

"Let's go, let's go out for a walk. Talk as you go. ”

Lu Shi hurriedly led the way in front,

"I'll take you away."

He was afraid that Pulitzer would not be able to see clearly.

Pulitzer laughed: "Professor Lu is really a gentleman. ”

When landing, you control the pace and walk in front,

Several people walked out of the gate.

The afternoon sun is shining,

The traces of time on the walls are even more obvious in the sunlight.

Lu Shi said: "In fact, we still have a lot of ways. ”

Pulitzer curiosity,

"For example?"

Lu Shi explained: "As far as I know, some universities do not need to decide on majors, and students can make decisions after their freshman or sophomore year. ”

The reason why he talked about this was because he had just mentioned Roosevelt Jr. to Goodman,

Roosevelt Jr. entered Harvard University in 1900 and studied political science, history, and journalism.

It was not until 1904, when he entered Columbia, that he chose to study law.

It is not difficult to find that these are liberal arts majors,

Science and engineering, on the other hand, often have to determine the direction at the time of application or not long after entering the school.

It can only be said that there is a reason why many liberal arts majors are called "underwater basket weaving majors", and employability is really a big one, and you have to rely on only choosing a school and not determining the major to fool people into the door first.

Therefore, the United States does not have the saying of "adjustment", but there is the fact of "adjustment".

Like Roosevelt Jr.,

He studied political science, history and journalism, so did he switch to physics in his junior year?

In that case, all the time spent in the first place will be wasted.

Butler next to him couldn't help but smile evilly,

"Professor Lu, you know the United States very well~"

Lu Shi said: "After all, I am the main compiler of the Global University Rankings, and these ways are still clear. Besides, everyone else plays like this at Harvard, so you'll have to follow up. By the way, aren't you going to do the Ivy League? ”

Butler nodded,

"Yes. I've heard Principal Eliot say that 'Ivy' is still your name. ”

The early Ivy League colleges had only:

Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Princeton,

There are 4 in total.

The Roman numeral of 4 is "IV", and with the addition of a word ending "Y", it becomes "IVY", which means ivy in English.

A few people continued to walk forward,

Students passing by couldn't help but cast curious glances when they saw Principal Butler walking with an East Asian man.

Soon, someone recognized Lu Shi,

Whispering,

"That was Professor Lu just now, right? I especially like his Upside Down. ”

"That drama is very good, in line with our America. But among his plays, my favorite is "Yes! Prime Minister", satirizes the dying and decrepit Britain to the fullest. As for my favorite, Lolita. ”

"By the way, is he still the director of our school?"

"It's not just the directors! He also has a part in journalism school. ”

"It's normal. After all, he is the big boss of the "Mirror"~"

……

Gradually, the students became ready to move.

Someone even took out a book and wanted to find Lu Shi to sign it.

Goodman came up very dogged,

"Sir Lu, here you go."

He handed over a pen.

Land Hours: ???

"What?"

Goodman made a gesture of writing, then blinked subtly and said, "When it comes to signing, you'll need it." ”

Lu Shi glanced at the other party, and was about to complain,

Suddenly, a student blocked their way and shouted, "Is it Professor Lu Shi?" ”

Goodman smiled,

"Look, say what's coming."

Lu Shi was helpless, pulled out the cap of the pen, turned to the students and said, "That's right, I am Lu Shi." Can I help you? ”

As he asked, he wondered whether he should sign a Chinese name or a pen name.

The student on the other side was surprised,

"You...... Not...... Professor Lu, why did you take out the pen? ”

"Ah......h

Lu Shi put on the cap of the pen and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

The student looked at Butler cautiously, and then asked, "Professor Lu, do you really think that journalism is suitable for a special school?" We admit that he may be science, but ......"

I don't know if it's sorting out the wording, or the words behind it are a little difficult to speak,

He was "but" for a while, but he didn't finish.

The students in the back couldn't help it and took a step forward,

"Professor Lu, do you think journalism is really a science? If yes, why is a dual degree ratio required for journalism school graduates? If not, why ask for a dual degree ratio for journalism school graduates? ”

The two questions are the same,

But the meaning of the expression is diametrically opposite.

Butler frowned,

"Don't disturb Professor Lu."

Lu Shi waved his hand and jokingly said, "It's okay, let them speak freely." Aren't we worried that journalism schools are not recruiting students? It is better to take this opportunity to solve the students' 'ideological problems'. ”

Butler looked around,

There are more and more students around, all of them are talking in whispers, looking like they are watching the excitement.

He couldn't help but worry,

"Professor Lu, you didn't prepare before."

If the answers are not convincing, journalism school admissions will be more troublesome.

Lu Shi spreads his hands,

"I'm saying 'no comment' now, is that okay? I work in the media and know how the word can be interpreted. ”

"Ah......h

Butler had a headache, but couldn't refute it after all,

"Okay then."

You can only fully trust Lu Shi.

Lu Shi turned to the students and asked, "Why do you think journalism is not a science?" ”

The student said, "I think journalism is a service industry!" ”

Land Hours: ???

Shocked and asked, "Do you still want to say that the essence of journalism is 'licking'?" ”

Student: "Huh? He scratched his head and said, "I really didn't think about it that way before." But when you say it now, it does feel a little bit like that. ”

Lu Shi looked each other up and down,

"Your surname is Zhang?"

The student waved his hand,

"No, no, my last name is Williams."

Lu Shi smiled and said: "Journalism is a service industry, that's right. But you think that the service industry is all about 'licking', and I think there is something wrong with your understanding. ”

The student surnamed Williams was unconvinced: "That's what most people think, right? ”

"Tsk......"

Lu Shi was stunned: "You are a student of Columbia University, you must have your own ideas." Is most people right? ”

(End of chapter)

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