The Future

Why I’m Leaving WPI

Leaving WPI feels emotionally “wrong” because I’ve built connections here, invested time here, and genuinely respect the people who helped me get started. But emotions don’t always align with what’s best for long-term growth. Over time, I realized that the pace, structure, and academic model simply don’t match the way I learn and the direction I’m aiming for in systems engineering and quantitative work.

The logically “right” choice is to move to an environment that fits my learning style, my long-term ambitions, and the type of deep, structured, semester-based progression I thrive with. I need space to build sustained projects, dive deeper into the technical foundations that matter for my future, and shape my path with more stability and less compression.

So even if it feels like a step down on paper, it’s actually a step forward in practice. I’m choosing the environment that maximizes my growth, not the one that looks best externally. This isn’t about running away from something, in fact it’s about moving toward what aligns with who I am and what I’m building.