Traditional felt banners from destination universities like Yale, Princeton and Cornell dangle like intellectual catnip above computer stations.
Elite schools Yale, Stanford and Georgetown were among the destination universities.
In their statement, however, the system's leaders contended, "We remain firmly committed to a destination university in Victoria".
Many civic leaders, craving the economic development they believe could come with a full-fledged "destination" university, would like to see that growth continue.
Britain's attractions as an investment destination – its universities, flexible labor markets and access to Europe – were plain.
Nationwide, China's best and brightest are chasing the stability and prestige offered by the state system: A survey conducted by Tsinghua University reveals that state-owned enterprises and government organs rank as the two most desirable destinations for university graduates.
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"If I hadn't had that accident, I would be dead – or in jail for the rest of my life, just like my brothers," says Gamble, 47. Prison, for the Gambles, is as common a destination as university might be for a middle-class family.
The United States is by far the preferred destination for university and graduate students from all three countries.
Neil Jack, chief executive of Blackpool Council, said: "We know from experience that with the right sort of interventions, we can create a vibrant destination". A university would bring the average age of the town down.
