<p>^^ Can we make a Caltech thread that announces loud and clear to the world that hereafter, “math/science/engineering” := MSE? I think all of those who’ve posted on Caltech’s threads have typed those 3 words out many different times on different occasions…</p>
<p>And no doubt the two schools are different. I just find it tough to believe that someone who dreamed to go to MIT and actually went there suddenly would know exactly why Caltech is better, without having spent a significant portion of time at Caltech. Thinking “small school with MSE focus” might be a little too abstract, no? </p>
<p>Also, while I can imagine someone preferring Caltech, I am always skeptical when someone professes deep dissatisfaction with a school like MIT if they like MSE fields. Sometimes what is causing the dissatisfaction may be elusive, and it sounds almost like going for a change of school may just be an act of desperation. </p>
<p>On a related note, I do not believe in the concept of “one and only true love” in almost any context (rather, I would say love is largely cultivated from some strong base fundamentals), so this may be coloring my viewpoint.</p>