You have misunderstood me. I never said “easy”. I said, “easier”. Easier than what? The other engineering and science schools often do not focus as well at teaching the principles. Learning principles is “easier” than doing busy work. If we must do busy work let it be as a proof of principle. That is elegant. You did not ask what was elegant.
I What is MIT dropout rate?
This also tells us why acceptance rates are incredibly competitive; many attempt to join, but only a handful get in. This could explain why MIT has one of the lowest dropout rates in the country — 99% of first-year students in 2021 returned for their second year.
MIT Graduation Rates
After four years 85% of the cohort graduated.
v UCONN
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 93% students making it past their freshmen year, UCONN has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Connecticut, the average is 72.64%.
As far as professors not paying attention to lecture time preparation and the classroom quality because of the need to publish, I think you are generalizing too much.
We are talking mainly about scientific minds. Engineers are notorious for being odd bods. It might be a generalization, but it must be overlooked along with being dour. The publishing of results should not be read as poor social skills and possibly personal affect in the classroom.
Students endlessly say that. It hurts them. It wastes their time. You are not a student. If your kids come to you complaining about teachers and professors you will find that shaky stuff.
You were generalizing a lot. You were using the wrong definitions. That is why you could not keep up. Easier has a different definition from easy. Elegant is principles over paperwork. I hope by defining basic terms you will see what is going on in this conversation.
Besides I did crack a few jokes at your expense. I doubt you got that.