<p>Hey. I understand that sort of idea about CMU. Most people I know near my home don’t know CMU. I say I’m from CMU they ask “Is that a community college?” I try not to fall out of my seat.</p>
<p>That said, those that do know CMU know it is a great school. Eyes widen and low whistles sound when you mention it. And those that know what CMU is tend to be companies such as previously mentioned Google and Microsoft.</p>
<p>I think its the same internationally too. Those that know it, look at it with high regard. Those that don’t look at you funny when you say “Mellon”. </p>
<p>I know in Taiwan, almost everyone I met knew what CMU was and that hushed-omg-amazing reaction was definitely there. But now, in Japan, it’s mixed. Those that know it give that same reaction, but others just think I’m in a school for farmers (Mellon = melon and ‘Pittsburgh’ also has a term for a type of fruit in it).</p>
<p>I read somewhere (I can’t remember where) that CMU was considered a hidden treasure. Or something like that. Somethiing amazing that just doesn’t get the publicity it deserves.</p>