Originally Posted by strelnik

I think you are right.

I'm an example of that, the poor kid who got the PhD fellowship for Georgetown.

Since I also had the GI Ill later, I left and finished grad school at U-M Ann Arbor.

The atmosphere of Gtown was just not real. It was more about people impressing each other like a bunch of dilettantish hipsters.

I did meet two profs there who were definitely worth their salt, but Hoyaville is definitely for the upper crust that want to keep the next generation connected, and keep the old money in control.

Not surprising, all things considered but definitely not my cup of tea.

I have not looked back or regretted my decisions. And life has turned out pretty well since I have depended 0on no one but myself, good or bad.