[keiferski]

Not sure what bubble that would be. I didn’t attend Harvard and don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who has. I also don’t live in the United States.

The concept of a university is fairly universal (pun intended) and surely Harvard or Oxford are considered the “best” at least in terms of name recognition.

[ballooney]

You’re on HN. Go to yemen and ask your question.

[keiferski]

According to Wikipedia, there are more than 20 universities in Yemen. I’m pretty sure they’ve heard of Harvard.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Yeme...

[ballooney]

Which is different to being in the most recognisable brands in the world, with coke, disney, manchester united, etc etc.