The word 'unique' is certainly one of the most misused words in the English language. Merriam-Webster defines it as being: the only one, sole, unequaled, unusual.
But the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is truly unique. It offers just one academic option, a double major in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is also the only full-tuition scholarship private undergraduate program of its kind in the country. It has about 90 students, taught by 10 professors and 0 teaching assistants. Although there are intercollegiate sports, a campus pub and a campus yacht club, education is the primary focus, perhaps ten or more hours a day are spent studying. Clearly, it is not for we average Joes, but for the right person it must be heaven.
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