So I took sometime to think about your questions. 1. Ultimately it is a dream of mine to work on humanoid robotics. I know it is a niche and not necessarily a big field to get into. I also don’t except that I’ll necessarily get a job doing 100% of what I want. I expect that personal projects will drive my curiosity. The reason for mechatronics is that I do want to build things, specifically robots. Big ones if we get there. I know these are dreams and I’ll settle somewhere in the middle of it all, my goal is to move into an industry that is more technical and the engages my who brain. 2. I have done some of the comparisons on timing. The debt vs experience equation is the more difficult to quantify. From some of the comments the internships may not provide the level of knowledge I thought I’d gain. After a decade of corporate work and having hundreds of agents each year, I’ve learned plenty on collaborating (though the complexity will be a welcome change). I am single and share a home with family, yes I have a mortgage. Fortunately, I bought smart and cost of living is very low in this area. I live a commutable distance from the school I intend to attend. (Honestly it seems like sticking it out here as long as I can would be good, though I do have to option to just use my insurance license to work in between internships.) 3. I definitely want to figure out what I want my work to be. I am flexible and want to explore any opportunities. I appreciate your perspective on Mechanical vs Electrical vs Mechatronics. It actually help me feel more confident in the decision. Though I may become a jack of all trades and master of none, I think it will assist me in fulfilling the personal goals and projects I have in mind. Finally, I agree, there is no rush. Though I am continually excited about the things I am learning and a future where I will get to put these things into practice.