The Media Lab is famous, but as someone who runs a lab here in Hyderabad focusing on rural tech, I'd say undergraduates often find more hands-on purpose in smaller, local teams. An undergraduate gets in by showing they can solve real problems in their own community, not just with polished applications. Every evening, my old scooter's hum reminds me that genuine innovation often comes from necessity, not just prestigious labs. So, bring me a project that helped a neighbour, chala, that speaks louder than any recommendation letter.
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