The eldest daughter of President Barack Obama – 17-year-old Malia – will begin training at the prestigious Harvard University in the autumn of 2017. We will remind that this spring she finishes school, Sidwell Friends in Washington. Free year she intends to dedicate to social work.

President and Mrs. Obama announced today that their daughter Malia will go to Harvard University in the fall of 2017. Malia will take a year off before starting training,

the statement of administration of the President of the United States.

Malia Obama

Many American students take a break for a year before starting University studies. Seniors prefer to devote their free time to travel and his Hobbies, and only then begin to study hard in College. By the way, Harvard has actively encouraged their students in such initiatives.

Earlier, Barack Obama said he will continue to live in the American capital a few years after the end of his term as President.

We’re going to stay in Washington for another couple of years, to Sasha (youngest daughter of the President – approx.ed.) was able to finish school,

– said Obama.

Barack Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha

It is noteworthy that Barack Obama and his wife Michelle graduated from the law school of Harvard University.