Donald Trump graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. The school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The University of Pennsylvania is a traditional choice in the Trump family.

Mr. Trump and his three children all attended the University of Pennsylvania. His eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and his second child, Ivanka Trump, both studied economics at Wharton, like their father.

His fourth child - Tiffany Trump - also attended the University of Pennsylvania, but she majored in sociology, in preparation for her future law degree at Georgetown University.

So what is so special about the University of Pennsylvania that makes many members of the Trump family choose to study here?

The University of Pennsylvania is a member of the prestigious Ivy League school group.

The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most prestigious Ivy League schools in the United States. It was founded in 1740 by politician Benjamin Franklin. The University of Pennsylvania is consistently ranked in the top 10 universities in the United States.

In the US, the Ivy League group consists of 8 prestigious universities located in the northeastern region of the US. These are considered the leading schools in terms of academic achievements, teaching and research. This group of schools has very strict entrance requirements, attracting many individuals who are considered to be the future intellectual elite of the US, as well as many other countries in the world.

Statue of politician Benjamin Franklin and the appearance of some of the major libraries on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania (Photo: College Vine).

The term Ivy League has been used in the field of American higher education since 1933. The term has been officially used in many documents since 1954. This group of 8 schools includes Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania.

The University of Pennsylvania currently has nearly 5,000 faculty members with a total staff of approximately 40,000. The total number of students and trainees studying in graduate training programs at the school is approximately more than 23,000.

The current student population is 10,000. The acceptance rate is 6%. Applicants must have excellent academic results and impressive extracurricular achievements.

Wharton School of Business: The Essence of the University of Pennsylvania

The most prominent in the University of Pennsylvania's training system is the Wharton School of Business. This is one of the top quality business schools in the world.

The training program at Wharton is diverse in content, with continuous adjustments to the curriculum, so that students can adapt flexibly to the business environment over time.

Architectural design of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania (Photo: Forbes).

Wharton School aims not only to train entrepreneurs, but also to provide a rich source of knowledge so that graduates can develop careers in many fields besides business.

In addition to business knowledge, Wharton students also study literature and political science. The school's orientation is to prepare students for a successful career after graduation in many fields of industry.

In general, students who want to study at Wharton need to have remarkable achievements early on, showing a clear orientation of interest and enthusiasm for a business career. Since the Trump family has a tradition of business, Wharton was considered by him and his children as the number one priority when looking for a university.

University of Pennsylvania students "work hard, play hard"

Among the Ivy League schools, the University of Pennsylvania is known as a school that emphasizes the comprehensive development of students, in addition to academic achievements. Students studying at the school have the opportunity to build a rich, dynamic life outside of serious study hours in the classroom.

The general style of University of Pennsylvania students is encapsulated in the motto "work hard, play hard". The entrance of students is already guaranteed to be elite individuals in terms of intelligence and academic ability. During the learning process, students are oriented to become dynamic, sociable, and well-integrated young people.

Architectural design of the dormitory for students at the University of Pennsylvania (Photo: College Vine).

Students have formed nearly 50 clubs and societies at the school. This ensures that every student can find some suitable activities to participate in outside of class.

There are approximately 5,500 students living in the university’s dormitory system. The dormitory management gives priority to students with similar interests, inclinations, and lifestyles living in the same area.

The University of Pennsylvania is considered a school with a rich tradition, beautiful architecture, and impressive campus design. The areas surrounding the school are also quite vibrant, including many museums, exhibitions, restaurants, eateries, bars, shops... Students can enjoy fun weekends with friends when living in Philadelphia.

In the US, Philadelphia is considered one of the most ideal cities for student life. This is the 6th largest city in the US, the quality of infrastructure serving the community has been fully developed and is of impressive quality.

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