<p>The answer is “yes” to both parts. I don’t think it’s a mutually exclusive “or” in the OP’s question. I think most people would be happier, at least for four years at a time, if they could just do whatever they enjoy and not worry about difficult problem sets/exams/etc.</p>
<p>Most ppl are happy at Caltech and are also there for the future opps that Caltech opens. But someone who doesn’t enjoy working on math/science/engineering will definitely not be happy at Caltech.</p>