Electrical engineering Quote by Lisa Su
“Electrical engineering, particularly at MIT, was the hardest major, so I said, 'You know, how about we try that and see how it goes.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview at MIT, 2021
Choosing a challenging field can be a deliberate experiment to test limits and discover passion.
In simple terms: Trying a hard major is a test.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty as a learning experiment.
Themes
challenge
growth
experimentation
Mood
curious
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college selection
- career planning
- personal development
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
risk‑taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to choose difficulty?
- How will you measure success?
A Different Perspective
Hard majors may lead to burnout if motivations are unclear.
