By Christine and Caroline schmiedeler
The First College In the colonies
Through many achievements and commitment, Harvard University, founded in 1636, has contributed greatly to academics in the American colonies. Before, the colonies' academics were not to their full potential, but with the ability to advance your knowledge in order to better the colonies, the academics have dramatically improved. Opportunities were suddenly commenced upon the colonies to spread knowledge through the minds of many. Harvard was the first of many colleges and by far the best that this country has to offer.