Hello Dartmouth
Originally I wanted to simply copy and paste entries from my journal. I don't think I'm quite there yet though. Some are a bit too cheesy and others too personal.
So this marks my first entry:
It's 12:08 AM in Ohio as I write this. Several hours ago, I withdrew from Brown University to return to Dartmouth College. Those close to me know my reasons, but ultimately it wasn't too difficult of a choice. At least not when I sent the email.
I think a part of me simply wanted an excuse to return back to Dartmouth. It felt safe. I always felt driven to take risks because everyone who I admire had taken a great risk. But I've also realized that taking risks just for the sake of taking risks isn't quite right either.
Through the transition phase of the past few months, I was constantly handed new data that changed my wants. At times, I wondered about the future of CS/AI. I was in a startup bubble surrounded by brilliant and enthusiastic people who made me feel at home. The culture pushed for dropouts and to pursue your dreams to the fullest. I wondered if school was even right for me. The next push took place with a full-time Founding Engineer offer at Adaptional. It was tempting, but I would have to take at least a year off from school. I loved San Francisco and its atmosphere, but ultimately decided that I valued freedom of exploration. For now, education was where I would find that. At the time, I still planned to enroll at Brown.
The final push came with a phone call I received 4 days ago. It changed the entire equation. Days later, I withdrew from Brown University. I firmly believe that I will not look back nor will I regret my choice. Dartmouth has always been my home.
Today marks two beginnings. One being this portfolio and the other being a new beginning at Dartmouth.
Hello Dartmouth again.