985 University used to be the dream pursued by students in our country, however, it is very regrettable that some 985 universities have gradually fallen into a trough due to geographical reasons. Despite the enviable geographical privileges of these schools, the prestige and attractiveness of some of the 985 schools has waned over time. One example of this is Northeastern University in Northeast China. It is indeed regrettable that Northeastern University, which used to be the top 985, has gradually fallen into the bottom 985.
Northeastern University is a prestigious university with a long history in China, founded in 1923. It is not only a 985-ranked school, but also a double-first-class institution. The glory of Northeastern University is admirable, and many well-known figures such as Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng are alumni of this school. As a result of the many outstanding students it has produced, Northeastern University has been gaining momentum, and people thought that it would continue to move forward. However, it is unpredictable that Northeastern University is gradually falling into loneliness. Why did the popularity of Tohoku University, which was once sought after by many students, decline so quickly?Among them, geographical location is a major reason.
Northeastern University is located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, so it is very famous in the Northeast region. Every year, a large number of students choose to apply for Northeastern University. In the 50s of the last century, Northeastern University was the pinnacle of development, and some of its disciplines, including Tsinghua University, Tongji University, Xiamen University, etc., were incorporated into it. However, now Northeastern University has only 4 A-level disciplines, and there is no shadow of A-level, and even the popularity of students applying for the school is gradually decreasing. This has led many students to wonder: why is the popularity of their alma mater declining so quickly?
First of all, the location has caused problems for Northeastern University. Although Liaoning Province has four distinct seasons, the cold winter has discouraged many students from the south from applying for schools in the northeast. In addition to Northeastern University, schools such as Harbin Institute of Technology have also been affected due to their geographical location. Secondly, economic reasons are also an important factor. Compared with southern cities, the economic development of the Northeast region has been unsatisfactory, which has also affected the allocation of educational resources. Compared with the south, the university resources in the north cannot be matched, and the quality of education has also been affected to a certain extent. Therefore, students are more inclined to apply for schools in first-tier cities, so that they can better adapt to local life during college and are more likely to stay in the local area for employment after graduation.
However, although Tohoku's popularity has declined, its strength as a 985-ranked school remains. To be admitted to Northeastern University in the college entrance examination, candidates need to achieve a score of about 600 points. The school's "Metallurgical Engineering and Control Materials Science and Engineering" major is considered a world-class discipline and is also the school's trump card. Although the popularity of Northeastern University has declined, it is still difficult to apply for the university, especially for national key disciplines.
For me personally, Northeastern University has always been one of the prestigious universities that I know and follow. Although its former glory has faded, my impression of the school is still positive. In my opinion, the geographical location of a school is not a decisive factor in measuring the quality of an institution, but one of the factors of personal choice. Everyone's selection criteria for a school are different, with some focusing on the prestige and ranking of the school, while others are more concerned about the advantages of the major and employment prospects. The decline in the popularity of Northeastern University does not mean a decline in the quality of its education, and we cannot judge the quality of a school based on its popularity alone.
In conclusion, the disadvantage of the geographical location of 985 schools, as the top institutions of higher education, does have a certain impact on its prestige and attractiveness. However, we must also look at this phenomenon from an objective point of view, and we cannot simply equate the decline in popularity with a decline in the quality of education. Northeastern University is still an excellent and prestigious university, and its strength and quality cannot be ignored. When choosing a university, we should consider multiple factors such as personal interests, development needs, and academic advantages, not just the location and popularity of the school. In the end, you can find a suitable institution for yourself and pursue your ideal growth and development.