Work/Play Balance At MIT: Complete Blog Archives
"TGIF!"
by Celena C. '12 | November 15, 2009
After a long week comes...a FEAST!
"Balancing Life, School, and... More Life?"
by Marcela R. '13 | November 11, 2009
Gotta start by taking advantage of Veteran's Day to... work... and, more importantly, BLOG!
"OCTOBERRR"
by Chris S. '11 | October 31, 2009
NOVEMBERRR will NOT be my next entry, promise. :)
"Mens et Manus - mainly Manus!"
by Jenny X. '13 | October 29, 2009
Hmm my hands feel itchy...
"On a Week of IHTFP"
by Marcela R. '13 | October 28, 2009
An Exam Week story. Starring none other than 18.022.
"I had a terrible week"
by Yan Z. '12 | October 26, 2009
Also, I think that making puns about the President is Obaminable.
"Roman Life"
by Cam T. '13 | October 21, 2009
A.k.a. not-Greek life.
"LET'S PLAY"
by Jenny X. '13 | October 10, 2009
Dodgeball! :)
"Past, Present, and Future"
by Mitra L. '07 | October 02, 2009
This all "began with a single blog by a student five years ago, at the dawn of the Facebook era." What did blogging feel like then, do I still wear my rat, and how much 18.06 do I remember?
"SEPTEMBERRR"
by Chris S. '11 | October 02, 2009
Don't read this entry. Read the one under this one. :)
"Intense Procrastination"
by Snively '11 | September 19, 2009
There's a difference between procrastination and INTENSE PROCRASTINATION!
"Whoa...You're Old"
by Bryan O. '07 | September 08, 2009
Bryan returns from the crypt of grad school
"Money! Money! Money!"
by Chris M. '12 | July 22, 2009
Life is like monopoly, except you're not a pewter Tophat and it costs WAY more than $200 $50 to get out of jail.
"Patriots' Day"
by Kim D. '09 | April 20, 2009
Rejuvenated by a Reenactment
"So let’s build a snowman. In the moat."
by Shannon M. '12 | January 25, 2009
One of the better ideas I’ve had in a while.
"Questions? Answers."
by Yan Z. '12 | January 01, 2009
A valiant attempt at creating an entry that fits as many categories as reasonably possible.
"Recollections of a Stranded Traveler"
by Yan Z. '12 | December 22, 2008
IHTFP: I Have To Find a Plane. In the meantime, I reflect on happier interpretations of the acronym.
"The Finals Blog"
by Yan Z. '12 | December 18, 2008
but not the final blog unless something terrible happens to me in the next 48 hours.
"Syzygy, basically."
by Lulu L. '09 | December 09, 2008
uh, what?
"The sun is out"
by Lulu L. '09 | November 20, 2008
but why is it so cold outside?
"My Halloween Costume is Better Than Yours"
by Laura N. '09 | November 09, 2008
It didn't give me an inflated ego or anything.
"The Bad Week, or How To Lose Sleep and Alienate People"
by Jess K. '10 | November 03, 2008
I'm giving out life advice today. I know you didn't ask for it, but I'm gonna put it out there; if you like it, you can take it, if you don't, send it right back.
"Am I Smart Enough for MIT?"
by Mikey Yang '05 | November 02, 2008
On second thought...don't answer that.
"Time Management"
by Chris M. '12 | November 01, 2008
Reading this article adds +15 to Time Skills
"Banditos Misteriosos"
by Snively '11 | October 25, 2008
Everybody enjoys a ghoul dance party!
"You win some, you lose some."
by Lulu L. '09 | October 23, 2008
day in the life.
"In pursuit of freedom"
by Yan Z. '12 | October 21, 2008
MIT might not be free, but plenty of things are.
"One Week"
by Paul B. '11 | October 20, 2008
MIT: It's so dangerous, you'll have to sign a waiver.
"Juggling Act"
by Paul B. '11 | October 10, 2008
When you're used to life in Hell...
"Another take on pass/no-record"
by Lulu L. '09 | October 10, 2008
and some other stuff. Hey look, I haven't pontificated about anything in a while.
"Adventures in Chinatown"
by Yan Z. '12 | October 09, 2008
Food and friends and pigeons.
"Sunday in the Park"
by Yan Z. '12 | September 26, 2008
With chemistry
"Fall Formal"
by Paul B. '11 | September 24, 2008
My Saturday evening.
"A Week in the Life: Optimism Edition"
by Cristen C. '10 | September 18, 2008
In which I have a particularly tough, enriching week.
"A Day in the Life: Weekend Edition"
by Yan Z. '12 | September 16, 2008
80% more fun and 800% more apples in one serving!
"What's up?"
by Lulu L. '09 | August 17, 2008
here's whats up
"Questions about Blogging"
by Paul B. '11 | July 30, 2008
Some friendly advice.
"C'est la Vie"
by Chris S. '11 | July 28, 2008
In which I describe my summer in words, without photos (yet).
"In Their Own Words (Part 3)"
by Paul B. '11 | July 08, 2008
Thailand and Israel and Columbia, oh my!
"In Their Own Words (Part 1)"
by Paul B. '11 | June 22, 2008
I ask my friends and fraternity brothers the immortal question: "What are you doing this summer?"
"Win Sam Stuff!"
by Snively '11 | June 21, 2008
That, amongst other things.
"Ring Committee "
by Snively '11 | May 31, 2008
With a title like that, it has to be good!
"Lessons Learned (Guest Entry)"
by Paul B. '11 | May 28, 2008
Live your dreams. Whatever it takes.
"Whatever, this week rocks"
by Lulu L. '09 | May 07, 2008
MIT students gripe a lot about homework. It's not all they do though, thank god.
"ROFLCON!"
by Snively '11 | May 02, 2008
ROFLMAO!
"Paris Hilton comes to MIT"
by Melis A. '08 | April 24, 2008
Just kidding, but I bet that got your attention
"Sore Subjects"
by Lulu L. '09 | April 14, 2008
state of affairs isn't so good. But here are some telescope pictures!
"10 things I love about MIT"
by Melis A. '08 | March 27, 2008
and hopefully you'll learn to love them too.
"
Day"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 14, 2008
Happy
Day to all!
"A Brief Taste of Orgo"
by Paul B. '11 | March 12, 2008
Basically, Sam Maurer is a prophet.
"Devoid of Content"
by Snively '11 | March 09, 2008
Well, mostly.
"It's not all happy"
by Snively '11 | February 26, 2008
I know, shocker!
"An old man's thought of school"
by Sam M. '07 | February 18, 2008
Whitman. X-men. Youth. Zymurgy.
"Why I do too much stuff at MIT"
by Keri G. '10 | January 13, 2008
1)My mom doesn't have a problem with it.
"Ducks vs. Army Men!"
by Laura N. '09 | January 10, 2008
Remember the good old days when you used to play in the sandbox?
"Progression of Spirit"
by Snively '11 | January 08, 2008
You must be this tall to ride the MIT Emotional Rollercoaster
"What Though the Odds"
by Paul B. '11 | December 31, 2007
A survival story.
"At What Cost"
by Derrick B. '08 | December 21, 2007
A summary of my fall semester
"17 Days"
by Chris S. '11 | November 12, 2007
"Hey baby, I motion for an one-on-one unmoderated caucus!"
"Work, friends, sleep - pick three"
by Keri G. '10 | October 23, 2007
In which I manage time effectively.
"An Atypical Saturday"
by Derrick B. '08 | September 30, 2007
That followed an atypical week.
"Blinky Lights (Part I)"
by Evan B. '10 | September 21, 2007
An example of how I go about building things.
"Hit in the Face: A Snively GuestBlog"
by Laura N. '09 | September 14, 2007
Snively's point of view. Only this time it's actually his point of view, and not me making fun of him.
"A Week In Review"
by Anthony R. '09 | May 18, 2007
An end-of-year freshman advising event, and my friend's 6.115 final project.
"Real Snow!"
by Laura N. '09 | April 20, 2007
Real pictures this time.
"Work Hard, Play Hard"
by Jess K. '10 | April 08, 2007
MIT students actually have lives, occasionally.
"Alive and In London"
by Bryan O. '07 | March 26, 2007
Updates from the Road
"Spring Break!"
by Bryan O. '07 | March 23, 2007
Spring Break Broke.
"Advice you've heard before and a story you haven't"
by Lulu L. '09 | March 02, 2007
you can just skip to the pictures if you want to, I wont be offended.
"Well, at least you didn't fail, right?"
by Keri G. '10 | February 28, 2007
A tale of mystery, wonder, and the worst possible way to handle too much work in too little time.
"Spreading yourself too thin"
by Melis A. '08 | February 10, 2007
At MIT, the saying goes that you can work, sleep, or play, but you have to pick two.
"Grind Time"
by Mitra L. '07 | November 16, 2006
It = late. Coffee = love. You = intrigued.
"My night with 8.03"
by Lulu L. '09 | November 11, 2006
MONSTER ENTRY AHHHH
"You've got questions..."
by Keri G. '10 | November 06, 2006
...I've got answers strewn amidst an explosion of other stuff.
"A week of work"
by Jessie L. '07 | October 29, 2006
Last week was one of those weeks where I had either a test or something due every day of the...
"Oh, sweet freedom?"
by Keri G. '10 | October 23, 2006
One girl's tale of how to (try and) fend for herself in college. Tire swing chat abounds.
"I'm Kind of a Big Deal"
by Jess K. '10 | October 22, 2006
Leaves and famous people alike think so.
"Hi, I'm New Here"
by Keri G. '10 | October 19, 2006
The requisite introduction.
"Business As Usual"
by Anthony R. '09 | October 18, 2006
It's been business as usual for me here at MIT, following the routine of classes, work, and free time. We...
"What do you want to know?"
by Bryan O. '07 | October 06, 2006
Tell me something.
"Crazy Day"
by Mitra L. '07 | September 27, 2006
My Wednesday: 9:00 AM -- Swim Test at the Zesiger (Z) Center. For some reason, I waited until senior year...
"Extracurricular Information"
by Jess K. '10 | September 17, 2006
We discuss life over lunch.
"Stocking Up"
by Anthony R. '09 | September 15, 2006
Completely random but fun.
"Friday"
by Jess K. '10 | September 09, 2006
A day in the life.
"When I'm Home"
by Sam M. '07 | September 03, 2006
Did you enter the PE lottery yet?
"50 Things"
by Ben Jones | August 23, 2006
Advice for the class of 2010.
"Activities, humanities, question-ities"
by Mollie B. '06 | May 14, 2006
Will you have time to be in an extracurricular at MIT? Yes, you will.
"Play it again, Sam"
by Sam M. '07 | May 11, 2006
You wouldn't be saying that if you were in lab with me.
"Dating At MIT: Episode 1"
by Ben Jones | April 26, 2006
So two of my favorite '09s have just started dating each other...
"It's bigger than you, and you are not me."
by Sam M. '07 | March 22, 2006
Consider this entry the hint of the century.
"Newsflash!"
by Laura N. '09 | March 09, 2006
Guess what!
"Delicious Dilemma"
by Mitra L. '07 | March 06, 2006
Free (food) for all.
"My Relaxing Weekend"
by Laura N. '09 | February 27, 2006
Did you ever hear about that whole firehose analogy?
"Why I do what I do"
by Mollie B. '06 | February 24, 2006
A few reasons I'm still on this planet.
"I'm supergirl and I'm here to save the world"
by Mollie B. '06 | January 24, 2006
My day, being thought of as superhuman, and answering several questions.
"Counting On One Hand"
by Bryan O. '07 | December 21, 2005
And this is where Porky Pig says, "That's all folks"
"Play hard...and then work hard!"
by Melis A. '08 | December 08, 2005
There's no excuse not to have an AWESOME time this weekend!
"On sleep"
by Mollie B. '06 | November 07, 2005
There's nothing certain in this world but sleep and taxes.
"Study Break!"
by Laura N. '09 | November 06, 2005
MIT is hard. Seriously. That's why we have study breaks. I know that sounds weird. Trust me, I remember coming...
"An actual day in the life"
by Mollie B. '06 | October 27, 2005
It's not the most exciting day... but it's a day!
"I think I can, I think I can"
by Bryan O. '07 | October 18, 2005
The word "student" sounds like "study." I wonder if there's a correlation.
"Tests @ MIT"
by Laura N. '09 | October 06, 2005
The class average is your friend.
"Chicken with my head cut off"
by Mollie B. '06 | October 04, 2005
What I've been up to since last Friday. In case you want the Cliff's Notes version: it's mostly been cheerleading and school.
"You're 18, But You Aren't Invincible"
by Anthony R. '09 | October 01, 2005
Impressions of my first month at MIT -- both sobering and exciting.
"More humanities than a humanities major"
by Sam M. '07 | September 30, 2005
Bitter complaining and fond reminiscing. Can't beat that with a stick.
"A week in the life"
by Jessie L. '07 | September 25, 2005
Sorry I haven't updated in a while. This past week has been deathly hosing. So I will post about what...
"MIT students do it all night."
by Sam M. '07 | September 20, 2005
A salute to sleep deprivation, Aztec philosophy, and grape-catching.
"Things to do before you graduate"
by Jessie L. '07 | August 29, 2005
Every new freshman class gets, in their Orientation folders, a little poster on which are listed "101 Things To Do...
"DOFMH"
by Mollie B. '06 | August 25, 2005
A sick day from work, where "sick" means "I wanted a day off"
"Summertime and the living is slightly less difficult than usual"
by Mollie B. '06 | August 10, 2005
MIT = Masochists in Training
"What MIT Grads Do With Their Free Time"
by Ben Jones | July 06, 2005
Want to see the fireworks up close? Simply turn an old car into a boat and head into the Charles. Just watch out for the state police.
