There is no lingering doubt that information and communication technology has taken center stage in the present age. Industries, businesses, schools and government are continually automating their processes as a way of bettering service delivery, keeping edge over competitors and enhancing customer care. As such, to be competitive in the current society, computer literacy is the key. Having recognized the need by a majority to get the best training in computer science, the article seeks to highlight some of the top ten colleges offering computer science in the world.
1. Carnegie Mellon University
Coming in at number one is Carnegie Mellon University. Over the years, it has continued to stay ahead of other institutions. This is greatly due to the teaching fraternity that has been empowered by the university which in turn has done the same for its students. In terms of IT infrastructure, no other college comes close to what Carnegie has. To get more information on courses, fee structure and scholarship opportunities, contact the college on:
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-8186
my.cmu.edu
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
At number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology or popularly referred to as MIT. What makes it one of the best in the world? For starters, the college has its own customized operating system that is utilized by both the teaching staff and students to get access to resources online. There are numerous computer laboratories that are well equipped with some of the latest technologies. In addition, the college is fully wired with Wi-Fi a feat that most colleges is yet to match. To get more information on the modules offered at the institute, contact them on:
MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-1000
mit.edu
3. Stanford University
At number three is Stanford University. Unknown to a majority of persons is that Google and Yahoo were both founded in this university. Situated in San Francisco, the university is best known for its desire to empower its student’s technology wise. One of the traditions that is characterized with the university is online access. To get more information on courses offered at Stanford University, you can contact them on:
Stanford University
Montag Hall
355 Galvez St.
Stanford. CA 94305
650-723-2091
admission.stanford.edu
4. University of California at Berkeley
University of California is best known for its innovation as well as liberal arts and is known for its prowess at producing some world class musicians. Nonetheless, the university has equipped itself with some of the latest computer technology infrastructure and offers advanced courses in computer science other than arts. Over the past year, it was ranked as one of the best places to attain a degree course in computer science. More information on courses offered at the campus can be obtained on:
University of California-Berkeley: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
110 Sproul Hall #5800
Berkeley, CA 94720-5800
510-642-6000
students.berkeley.edu/admissions
5. Cornell University
At number five is Cornell University. It is difficult to come a cross an institution that has been ranked several time by market leading corporate organizations such as World Report and US News. It is increasingly being preferred as a leading choice by most international students. To get more information on courses offered at the university you can contact them on:
Cornell University
410 Thurston Ave.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-255-5241
admissions.cornell.edu
J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor before he started writing- fact which is clear in these books. Even though The Lord of the Rings series is very popular and has raised the bar as far as the fantasy adventure genre is concerned, it will not be an exaggeration to say that the details are superfluous and the plot is slightly vague.
The characters in this popular book are described in such a way that they seem like wooden and lifeless caricatures, the plot is quite boring and the writing is out-dated.
Don Delillo is doted on by professors of English literature and is despised by an equal number of students who are forced to read it.
Once a child passes a certain age; he is told to read Atlas Shrugged. It is a widely celebrated book and is considered to be epic and massively successful. In reality, the book moves at a snail’s pace and the political theme is over-hyped enough to bring down the overall quality of the book.
One Hundred Years of Solitude is said to be that book which gave rise to the genre of magical realism. The plot is extremely complex and there is no doubt that the average and for that matter, the above-average reader will need to log onto the internet just to understand the basics of the novel.
This book was basically a guide-book for those who called themselves witch-hunters. Over 36 editions have been released and it is believed that it single-handedly gave rise to out-of-control witch hunts.
Margaret Mead interviewed several teenage girls in Samoa who told her made-up stories about their sexual promiscuity. However, Mead did not know that and she reported them all in her book as fact.
This book is now considered to be a guide-book full of rules for those who want their society to live in tyranny. It talks about how a ‘prince’ need not have morals or scruples as long as he can pretend to have them. He also points out how society can be made to understand that evil is more beneficial than good. This book impacted the likes of Hitler and Stalin.
This book by Adolf Hitler was not accepted by any publishing house but once he rose to power, it was circulated all over the world. Mein Kampf talks about Hitler’s plan to remove each and every Jew from the world in order to allow the Germans to live peacefully.
Margaret Sanger supported the use of contraceptive because she felt that inferior human beings had no right to live and that the superior category should solely survive so that the world could be filled with only intelligent and able-bodied people. She lists out the benefits of eugenics as well as purity amongst different races.
Prince Hamlet wants to take revenge from his uncle because he killed his father and married his mother. Themes like incest, deceit, insanity, moral fraud and wrath are explored. This influential tragedy is undeniable the best drama ever written.
Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly the most popular play among young readers. It focuses on two star-crossed lovers and their unfortunate and ultimate death. It is a favorite amongst literary critics because of the dramatic effect and the language that has been used by the writer.
Henry V focues on the King’s life and was penned down in 1599. The plot revolves around the events that took place prior to a significant battle as well as those wars that came into being after the white flags were raised.
This comedy is about four young people and their adventures as they interact with a number of fairies and various members of the elite section of society. This play is as popular as Macbeth and is performed by stage actors all over the world.
This tragedy was created by the English writer sometime around 1606. It is extremely popular and has been adapted for books, film and opera several times ever since it was written. Many people believe that the play is ‘cursed’ and refuse to call it by its name.
This book was written during the sixth century and the images leave nothing to imagination. Each and every position is clearly described and the techniques are so detailed that you will be able to practice the art with ease- if that’s what you want!
This book has basically compiled the names and descriptions of 1001 books that should not be missed out on. If you don’t like reading, you can always glance through these recommendations and sound smart in front of a man or woman you want to impress.
This book is so informative, that you will find yourself turning red after a few chapters. When Dave Praegar started writing this book, he obviously wanted to shame the readers but make them laugh at the same time. By the time you finish the book, you will be very well informed about the history and facts of poop, that is, human waste.
Written by Sun Tzu, this book is short and sweet enough to be read in single sitting. Maybe it’s not what the author intended, but his ideas are being appreciated by management students who get bored on the toilet all over the world!
If you have always wanted to say words like ‘cheers’ and ‘bottoms up’ in Korean or Gaelic, this book has been made for you. You will also find answers to various questions related to different alcoholic beverages.
A course called The Unbearable Whiteness Of Barbie is mandatory for those who enroll themselves in Occidental College. This course explains how every element of racism has come together to create the popular Barbie doll. Students are supposed to read pieces by Karl Marx and Sandra Kisneros but really, why?
This course is a part of the curriculum at Loyola College. It explains how there is an undeniable link between the act of eating and God. The religious angle to picking up a fork and eating some noodles is given serious thought.
This course is a part of Occidental College as well and no, students do not need to be stupid to study it. It explains how stupidity does not equal ignorance but is actually ‘double of intelligence’ and not its opposite. Students will have to read pieces by the likes of Friedrich Nietzche.
This course is definitely a waste of time and is offered by Santa Clara University. It attempts to explain the difference between the features of waste, garbage and discard. It is said to be a scientific course for those who don’t really care about the subject. The students will be required to carry out research through the year and work around with data that is most likely to be some garbage.
This course is offered by The Rhode Island School of Design and those who are a part of it will have to analyze and scrutinize the moral elements of both modern and classical artists. Keeping in mind that RISD is quite artsy, the course may just be doing well.
Stephen King is definitely the King of disturbing novels and this one is no exception. One particular portion of the book involves the use of an axe- the protagonist uses it to remove his foot from the rest of his body. The pages are full of his pain and the psychological agony he goes through.
The protagonist’s senses are alert enough to distinguish the scent of one human from another but he does not have a smell of his own. He wants to produce a perfume that is perfect in every way which is when he decides to kill some people.
When this book was published, Napoleon was so disturbed by it that wanted to have the author arrested. According to him, the novel was ‘abominable’ and created by somebody with an imagination that nothing if not depraved. It is about a girl named Justine who is sexually abused at every turn in her life.
The beginning of this book is nauseating enough and those who go on really deserve an award of some kind. The novel involves a lot of people who get slashed, diced, gutted and sawed to death. The most disturbing part is that the main character is actually indifferent to it all.
The Painted Bird is meant to be a holocaust novel but it is primarily about a young boy who is sent away to safety during the war. The boy is tortured in every way possible and the things he goes through are mind-numbingly shocking.
This book revolves around Leopold Bloom’s journey through Dublin. The book is similar to Homer’s Odyssey as there are a number of familiar elements between the two books. Some are explicit while others are quite implicit. Because it has been banned through the years, high school students rarely get a chance to read it. Quite a shame, since it is among the best books ever written.
This book is well known for its protagonist, a young and innocent boy. Mark Twain describes the surroundings beautifully and criticizes the racial discrimination that is apparent through the book. It is laced with elements of freedom and escapism which becomes apparent when Huck and Jim are drifting along the Mississippi River.
Candide’s plot is based on a naïve protagonist who is forced to live by the rules of Leibnizian optimism. Elements of satire are clearly seen as the story unfolds as the character has to face a number of hardships through her life. It pokes fun at a number of romantic clichés as well as those related to adventure.
Brave New World unfolds against a backdrop of a utopian world wherein the human being are not only carefree but also technologically advanced and without health problems. Wars are not being fought and nobody lives below the poverty line. However, the society which exists in the book is hedonistic and one which is deprived of religion, literature, science, family, art and culture. In addition to that, the characters all take a particular kind of drug which keeps them happy all the time.
This book revolves around Winston Smith whose life degrades due to the workings of the totalitarian society within which he lives. 1984 made the author very famous and is considered to be among the best books which discuss the elements of a dystopian society.
The Bible has undoubtedly changed the world and deserves the first spot in this list. It allowed Christianity to become the largest in terms of religious followers. The Bible has been divided into two volumes- The New Testament and the Old Testament. It has been written by a number of authors and was the first book that was published with the help of the printing press.
This holy book is followed by those who a part of the Islamic religion. Muslims follow each verse and text in the book religiously and live their lives according to the teachings of the founder of Islam.
The content of this book is divided into a number of volumes and the text speaks about the Christian beliefs. It is a part of the curriculum in Roman Catholic seminaries and has influenced the Christian world greatly.
This book has been written by Thomas Paine who managed to influence the idea of Democracy with his writing. He talks about how it is the job of the Government to protect human being which is only possible if their fundamental rights are protected as well. Those nations that do not follow this philosophy are illegitimate and their practices are unlawful.
Either/Or has been written by Søren Kierkegaard who talks about two ways of living- one can either be hedonistic or ethical and responsible. Each view point is supported with the help of fictional characters and topics like seduction, drama and music also find mention in the text.
The title of this self-help book written by John Maxwell explains it all. The book covers all those niches that other self-help book may have missed out on. When you go through this boo, you will realize that Maxwell really knows what he is talking about- it is definitely a must read for those who need guidance.
This self-help book will bring home a realization that we are all familiar with- winners are those get up and work towards their goal. It is based on the popular belief- be the change you wish to see in the world. It will motivate you and bring you one step closer towards your ultimate aim.
No, this book will not tell you how to go about intimidating people. On the contrary, it will help the reader save himself from those people who take it upon themselves to intimidate those that they feel are inferior to them. Robert Ringer explains how this evasion can be both subtle and firm.
This book is strongly recommended for a younger age group consisting of college kids who need to understand the basics of becoming successful and rich. Written by Napoleon Hill, this book consists of lessons that he learnt from well-known legends like Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie.
This self-help book is written by Robert Ringer and tells its readers that one can only love others if one loves oneself first. It explains how important it is to care for yourself but without blaming or victimizing others. All in all, it is a guide which will help you to become selfish but in a manner that is rational.
