Thanks for writing this, Anandha.
This is a difficult decision that requires a significant clarity of priorities. Long term happiness and sustainability usually lose out to shorter term financial growth.
It took us a long time before we took the plunge too (although we refer to it as Investment Time…
There are lots of great things about SI (I’m an alumna), but the ‘good old boy’ culture that tolerates the attitudes and behaviors you described is not one of them. It’s sad, but not surprising, to read about the alienation that many students of color experience. I hope the administration is listening closely because this conversation is long overdue. Thanks for writing this.
