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• Blog / About Decisions

  The Undecideds, Part 2

  

  Continuing on the thread began yesterday… With 10 days to go until the May 1st postmark deadline for your college decision, I figure now is as good a time as…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 21, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Almost Famous You probably think this entry is about me.

  

  DID YOU KNOW? “This Jesus Must Die” from Superstar really sounds a lot like “People Are Strange” by The Doors. Hurry up, I think you only have until Mitra gets…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • April 21, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Advising and freshman formalities

  

  Yep, I’m officially Course 11. A few interesting things have happened this week. – Thanks to a freight derailment in Idaho, I spent most of Tuesday on a bus from…

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  MIT Dorms: MacGregor House Because really, sometimes you just need your own space.

  

  As part x in a y-part series (which is to say that all the bloggers are planning to cover their own dorms within the next z days!), I am happy…

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Undecideds It's crunch time for college decisions.

  

  With 10 days to go until the May 1st postmark deadline for your college decision, I figure now is as good a time as any to the students who are…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  So you think you want to be a doctor: Pre-med at MIT

  

  Does the smell of latex make you smile? Think Grey’s Anatomy is the coolest show ever? Can you imagine yourself becoming a cardio-thorasic surgeon like Dr. Burke or Chief of…

  • by Melis A. '08
  • April 19, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  I Tried to Ford the River Are you even old enough to remember this?

  

  So I just got this email: Don Rawitsch, one of the original inventors of the Oregon Trail computer game is coming to MIT and giving a talk about the game:…

  • by Bryan
  • April 19, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  April Questions Omnibus 1 Recent questions, answered.

  

  It’s been a while since I’ve done a Questions Omnibus… Harlan ’10 wrote, “I sent in my affirmative reply on March 21st, and have yet to recieve a reply, is…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 18, 2006
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Psets from hell Sometimes learning can be painful

  

  thekeri said: And to Laura: update? Please? I’m suffering over Spring Break here? I know, I have failed you all. Please accept my sincerest apologies. =( So here it is,…

  • by Laura N. '09
  • April 18, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Back From Vacation Tales of swing sets and answers to the various questions in my inbox.

  

  I’m back! Here are the answers to some common questions that have been piling up in my inbox… Where the heck have you been?!? April 6-9 was CPW, followed by…

  • by Ben Jones
  • April 18, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Practical virology A little too practical, if you ask me.

  

  Unfortunately for me, I’ve been hit with what’s hopefully some sort of 24-hour flu or something… I didn’t get to go out and watch the marathon today because I’ve been…

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 17, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Don’t stop me now! I am a satellite, I'm out of control.

  

  DID YOU KNOW? According to the MPAA, the 1995 Mel Gibson classic “Braveheart” is “rated R for brutal medieval warfare.” By the time you read this entry, Mitra and I’ll…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • April 17, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Get Animated A holiday comic.

  

  A random highlight of some holidays is getting emailed the latest comic from my friend and former apartment-mate Jen ’01. Here’s her comic for Easter 2006: When Jen was an…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 16, 2006
• Blog / Athletics

  Sneak Preview

  

  Coming soon: An entry on The Tech Nomads But first: 26.2 miles of awesomeness Interseting story: My mom was seated on the plane next to a couple with a newborn…

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • April 15, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Home on the range Dorm choice timeline and advice.

  

  My life Yesterday was Adam’s and my two-year anniversary! We celebrated with our friends with a cake and some quality reminiscing. I wanted to get party hats, but I couldn’t…

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 15, 2006
• Blog / Athletics

  They may take our lives… ...but they'll never take our free Celtics tickets.

  

  DID YOU KNOW? Liechtenstein is less than 5 percent the size or Rhode Island. However, it is only the 4th-smallest European country. Wikipedia also describes Liechtenstein thusly: “Mountainous, it is…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • April 14, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Weekend Update A couple FAQs and others tidbits.

  

  A few updates before the weekend… First, let me answer two FAQs. 1. If you send in your reply form to MIT telling us that you’re coming (and if you…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 14, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Awkward Moment A little anecdote.

  

  Now I have a lot more stories where this comes from… Tuesday, I was walking down the Infinite with my advisor where SAVE (Save A Vital Earth) was promoting an…

  • by Bryan
  • April 14, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  The Onion article about Robot Hazing at MIT Robot hazing at MIT *gasp!*

  

  Think cannons are awesome? Check out this hilarious article from The Onion: MIT Fraternity Accused Of Robot Hazing April 12, 2006 | Issue 42: 15 CAMBRIDGE, MA — Several members…

  • by Melis A. '08
  • April 14, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Juniors: Sign up for SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Test registration deadline is April 28.

  

  A message for juniors out there: with the deadline for the June testing date approaching, I highly recommend signing up for SAT Subject Tests (formerly known as SAT IIs). Seniors:…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 13, 2006