He said, "WPI teaches project-based leadership. Their motto is Lehr und Kunst —Theory and Practice. I want to use my OPT to work for a robotics company like Boston Dynamics or a research lab for three years. But India is building its own robotics ecosystem—the 'Make in India' initiative for automation. Long-term, I want to go back to Pune's MIDC industrial area and start a firm that retrofits legacy factories with affordable robotics. My uncle runs a small auto-components unit. He has 40 manual welders. He can't afford a $100,000 robot. I want to build a $20,000 one. WPI's hands-on curriculum is the perfect training ground for that."
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Then she smiled. "Your I-20 is in order. Your scholarship is excellent, and you have a credible plan. Your visa is approved. Welcome to the United States." He said, "WPI teaches project-based leadership
"Good morning, ma'am. I'm Aarav for F-1 visa to study at WPI." But India is building its own robotics ecosystem—the
She took the email, read it, and her posture softened.
"You sold land for this?" she asked, her voice neutral.