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Ah, so SHE was responsible for my low GPA! (infosec.pub)
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[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

The University of Taxila predates both Plato's academy and the instiution in question. The meme makes a somewhat dubious claim. It may be more accurate to say it's the oldest still operating place of higher learning.