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  mid semester check-in all about my classes

  

  I originally registered for 60 units of classes this semester: 18.701: Algebra I 18.404: Theory of Computation 18.905: Algebraic Topology I  6.006(6.1210): Introduction to Algorithms  21W.771: Advanced Poetry Workshop  After…

  • by Fatima A. '25
  • October 22, 2022
• Blog / Uncategorized

  [guest post] The Random Hall Milk: Gone But Not Forgotten an obitu-dairy for Pecker's oldest resident

  

  This is a guest post by Sara M. ’24, our lovely dorm VP, who did a better job eulogizing the Milk than I ever could. If you’re a milk-enjoyer, please…

  • by Alice L. '24
  • October 21, 2022
• Blog / MIT Life

  Meeting our new president! my very brief foray into professional journalism

  

  In case you haven’t heard, MIT has a new president-elect! This morning I had the incredible opportunity to attend the announcement and speak with President-Elect Dr. Sally Kornbluth myself. Petey…

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • October 20, 2022
• Blog / Announcements

  A New Year, A New President Introducing Dr. Sally Kornbluth, the 18th President of MIT

  

  In February, MIT President —  and noted admissions blog commenter —  Rafael Reif announced his intent to step down after 10 years in office. Today, in the auditorium of the…

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 20, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  mit made me rational on decision-making

  

  I once asked a boyfriend if he would give up his life for ten billion dollars. “Yes,” he said. “Because the amount of good I can do in my lifetime…

  • by Rona W. '23
  • October 19, 2022
• Blog / Challenges

  someone’s gotta do it, but not me is it cool not to care?

  

  i don’t care about things any more. all these student groups i’m a part of, like tech squares or the assassins guild or esp or puzzle club or sipb? i…

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • October 16, 2022
• Blog / MIT Life

  5 Halloween Costume Ideas for MIT Students but they're pretty bad

  

  Is this you? Are you an MIT student who can’t get in on the October fun because you’re drowning in problem sets? Is midterm season killing your Halloween vibe? No…

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • October 15, 2022
• Blog / Classes

  Pigeonholing boxes = semesters, pigeons = classes

  

  Alan and I have been taking a class together this semester: 21W.740: Writing Autobiography and Biography. I really thought I would enjoy the class. This is due to a few…

  • by Paige B. '24
  • October 13, 2022
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Comments on A Boring Friday lItErArY aNaLySiS

  

  Spoilers for A Boring Friday, you should check that first. Walkthrough. If you haven’t played the game enough, here’s three paths that let you read most of the text. Choices…

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • October 13, 2022
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  MIT: REGRESSIONS a documentary on MIT, and why it's so important

  

  MIT: REGRESSIONS is a feature-length documentary created by Luke Igel (’22) and Wesley Block (’22) on the history of the Institute, spanning from World War 2 to COVID-19. It uses…

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • October 12, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  Sensations On Having Feelings

  

  This is my favorite poem. Ladies and Gentlemen in Outer Space By Ron Padget   Here is my philosophy: Everything changes (the word “everything” has just changed as the word…

  • by Shorna A. '25
  • October 9, 2022
• Blog / Classes

  contradictions too much, not enough

  

  (taps mic) is this thing working? hello? okay, great. that’s cool. it’s been a while since i wrote a sad post here. well, not sad exactly, but like, a deep…

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • October 8, 2022
• Blog / Events

  LSC – It Doesn’t Suck! Reject digital, return to 35 mm analogue

  

  Have you ever wanted to be a performer but can’t sing or dance? Why not put on a show from the comfort of the Lecture Series Committee projection booth? With…

  • by Andi Q. '25
  • October 7, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  how i handle canker sores not professional medical advice

  

  For the last several years, I’ve been getting canker sores around the inside of my bottom lip. If you’ve been lucky enough to never experience them, canker sores are circular…

  • by Rona W. '23
  • October 7, 2022
• Blog / People & Identities

  Picture Yourself as a Worm if it helps, make it four-dimensional.

  

  The way we interact in our three-dimensional world is frankly kind of confusing, especially considering how many different visualizations there are possible.⁠37 It's important to note how I am defining…

  • by Paige B. '24
  • October 6, 2022
• Blog / Blog Projects

  A Boring Friday what did you do last friday?

  

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  • by CJ Q. '23
  • October 5, 2022
• Blog / MIT Life

  data diaries inspired by Giorgia Lupi & Stefanie Posavec's "Dear Data"

  

  Weirdest conversation overheard: A parent chanted “WE LOVE NEW YORK” and their two children chanted “WE LOVE NEW YORK” back. Conclusion: It’s hard to overhear more than a phrase or…

  • by Audrey C. '24
  • October 5, 2022
• Blog / Athletics

  sunscreen physical health and stuff

  

  at the ripe age of twenty-one i am beginning to feel my body weaken and crumble in ways that were not previously noticeable. for instance: i notice myself feeling cold…

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • October 4, 2022
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Taking 3 math classes this semester as someone who isn't a fan of math

  

  when people tell me that math is important in learning computer science (drawing by k.c. green) I don’t hate math, but I’ve never particularly loved it either. Math always felt…

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • October 3, 2022
• Blog / Classes

  The Art of Trying New Things V.2

  

  In my sophomore fall, I wrote the art of trying new things, where I wrote about all the clubs and classes I was doing. I’ve decided to revisit this! Classes…

  • by Cami M. '23
  • October 2, 2022