Schools MIT university -- Good for both undergrad and graduate physics?

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MIT is recognized as a prestigious institution for both undergraduate and graduate physics courses, but it demands a high level of independence and resilience from its students. The environment is highly competitive and can be overwhelming, particularly for undergraduates. Success at MIT often requires not just intelligence but also a strong work ethic. Some individuals may find the undergraduate experience challenging, especially if they come from less rigorous academic backgrounds, as the pressure can be intense and may not suit everyone.
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MIT University is good for taking both graduated and undergraduated physics courses ?
 
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MIT is an excellent school, but it is not for everyone. It's students have - and need - a high degree of independence,
 
It's a pressure cooker for undergrads. I'm not sure I would recommend it for anyone except those who combine the highest levels of intelligence with a tremendous work ethic.

In spite of a more humble innate intelligence, I survived grad school in Physics there by working very, very hard and by having worked hard and done well (learned a lot) as an undergrad at LSU.

The undergrad experience there would have destroyed me. I was nowhere near ready for it coming out of Louisiana public schools.
 
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