I turned down MIT to choose a little-known college my mom wanted me to attend. Not everyone understood my choice.

Business Insider•Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 07:20 PM•2 min read

Hannah Mitchell turned down MIT for a the Merchant Marine Academy. Three months in, she says it was the right decision.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/turned-down-mit-for-merchant-marine-academy-no-regrets-2026-9)

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