@Dolemite Thanks for the comforting response! However, when I visited MIT for its annual MIT Water Night (was looking do to research there, but housing was too expensive), I absolutely fell in love with the people, campus, and research there. The people are so kind, helpful, and curious while the beauty of the Charles River is hard to beat. And, of course, the research being conducted at MIT is world-class (esp for water treatment - my intended major is environmental engineering).
@thebigbman I’m hoping that’s a compliment lol. It’s good you’re expressing your opinions. The reason why I’m asking this is cuz I see all these USAMO & ISEF winners that scare me. In my mind, I am a driven & dedicated runner with a dream to make potable water accessible to people across the globe. I do debate since I like discussing issues while I teach Sanskrit to other Indians to enrich their knowledge of their heritage and culture.