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This tour included interacting with academics, including a few fascinating workshops, and enjoying guided tours, of Harvard University, The Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Yale University and Princeton, where they learnt more about the incredible research and academic work underway and the opportunities available at these famous institutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 80%;\">The boys also enjoyed visits to, amongst other highlights, the Wang Theatre, the Shakespeare Theatre, The Niel Simon Theatre, the Broadway Museum, The Smithsonian National Technology Exhibit, and the Barclays Centre in NY and Capitol One Stadium in DC for a couple of basketball games.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 80%;\">The group visited the famous spots in New York, including Times Square, Wall Street, Harlem SoHo, the Empire State Building, Wall Street, St John\u2019s Cathedral, Central Park and Grand Central Station. 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