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<p>I never got the impression that there is a cut throat competition. He never alluded to anything like that. The only sort of negative sentiment he expressed was about some spoiled rich brats - even there, NOT as in “they are mean or doing harm to others” but rather not taking care of themselves responsibly. </p>
<p>Perhaps current students should answer your question about cut throat competition. In general, I have never read comments to this effect though…</p>