A term reserved for schools in the Midwestern United States that have similar qualities as Harvard University. The University of Notre Dame with its large endowment, strong alumni support, a highly selective undergraduate body, good faculty salaries, strong academic and athletic traditions is usually cited as the unofficial Harvard of the Midwest.
Other candidates include Northwestern University, University of Michigan (though non-private), and the University of Chicago. The latter is usually referred to as the "MIT of the Midwest" instead.
Other candidates include Northwestern University, University of Michigan (though non-private), and the University of Chicago. The latter is usually referred to as the "MIT of the Midwest" instead.
Hailed as the "Harvard of the Midwest," the University of Notre Dame would rather Harvard be called the "Notre Dame of the East."
by cyberwalker March 22, 2009
Term generally used in reference to the University of Arizona (the "U of A"), a prestigious institution located in Tucson, Arizona, and Arizona's first university. The school is also well known for its basketball program, which has set a record for consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Also known as "U of A."
Kristy was the top student in her high school class, and decided to go to Tucson to attend the "Harvard of the Southwest."
by TStack1014 August 4, 2009
The Vanderbilt of the North
Harvard University is famous for being known as the Vanderbilt of the north
Harvard University is famous for being known as the Vanderbilt of the north
A: "You didn't get into Vandy?? "
B: "Nah man, but I got into Harvard University, so I guess I'll be fine. They don't call it the Vanderbilt of the north for nothing!"
B: "Nah man, but I got into Harvard University, so I guess I'll be fine. They don't call it the Vanderbilt of the north for nothing!"
by johnharvardthefirst April 8, 2013
I dont even go there, but since I know a ton of students there, I can say that yes, they are richbitches, manwhores, snobs, grade obsessed, etc etc... but they are pretty nice for the most part. As previous people said, the school is in Bel Air and in Studio City, two great portions of Los Angeles, but the kids there are incredibly sheltered from Los Angeles. Girls there tend to develop some kind of crisis, like brand obsession, sluttiness, and/or eating disorders...Harvard Westlake is a great school and is considered a great place if you want to go to an Ivy. Some students there say Marlborough and Brentwood are wrose, although Marlborough and Harvard Westlake are tied in national ratings.... A lot of H-W kids are celeb children and live in Bel Air and Beverly Hills
Guy 1: Look at that girl! She is suchh a rich bitch....
Guy 2: I know, she goes to my school she lives near the Hiltons.
Guy 2: Damn, those Harvard Westlake girls are so hot..
Guy 1: Whatever...I prefer Marlborough girls if I'm going for hot and rich..
Guy 2: I know, she goes to my school she lives near the Hiltons.
Guy 2: Damn, those Harvard Westlake girls are so hot..
Guy 1: Whatever...I prefer Marlborough girls if I'm going for hot and rich..
by hellzyea June 26, 2009
University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss. Its even on Tshirts. Under the same umbrella, Harvard is the Ole Miss of the north.
by Han December 9, 2004
A term used for a man who is sexually attracted to a woman who has studied at Harvard AND has gotten good marks as well. This is more commonly used among friends.
by Sir Anonymous the VII May 15, 2010
by bdb March 24, 2012