All educated Americans, first or last, go to Europe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Educated Americans inevitably turn to Europe for cultural enrichment.
- In plain terms
- American education leads people to Europe.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize Europe as a traditional destination for American education.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you seek cultural enrichment?
- Has Europe influenced your education?
Another view
Today education can be found in many places beyond Europe.
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