<p>ReturningStudent,</p>
<p>I know I am very late to your question, but while I am here let me put in my two cents. I am probably not the best person to answer parts of your question. I am one of the younger ones admitted (in my 20’s). I don’t conceive of any different opportunities. We are fully integrated. As for finishing earlier or later - that is a question I struggle with. A part of me wants to finish just to “save years” but in thinking about it with a longer view, this place is so amazing and presents such a unique life opportunity that I don’t want to “rush it.” Again, I am in my 20’s still so that luxury might not be something an older student might value. As for the money vs. passion debate - that is an eternal, perhaps even cliched, collegiate conundrum (the alliteration was accidental - I swear). I do think, however, the ethos of this place, even if reflected in the final decisions by grads, represents a focus on pursuing passion over money. I haven’t gotten to the point of considering internships yet so I frankly don’t know about that just yet. I am only on my third day! Hope this helps at least a little.</p>