I've always wondered if Y Combinator is modeled after the English university system. As I understand it, at a school like Oxford, you: 1. Work independently on

I've always wondered if Y Combinator is modeled after the English university system. As I understand it, at a school like Oxford, you: 1. Work independently on your research 2. Meet once a week or so with your tutor to discuss your progress 3. Attend lectures during the week, but this is less formal than in the US, where you have to register for classes and get a grade at the end At YC, you: 1. Work independently on your startup 2. Meet with Paul Graham once a week or so to discuss your progress 3. Attend 1-2 talks each week at YC that are germane to your company