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  IAP: The Class Edition I'm back in class

  

  power tools in their garage at home, and even for those that have worked ... most famous robotics class at MIT, and 2.670 exists almost solely to introduce students to the tools they'll be using for 2.007. Today was my

  • by Snively '11
  • January 22, 2009
• Blog / Classes

  The Marks of a Student or, let's catch up

  

  Hi, long time no see. Well, for me it's been a while. I've been silent on the blogs for about three weeks, far longer than I ever want to ... I have to because one of my goals for this blog in general is to be

  • by Cami M. '23
  • November 4, 2020
• Blog / Academics & Research

  academic struggles zig-zagging in a world of straight lines

  

  this happen, why should I sit at a desk and work for somebody else? But I ... Even as a kid, school never fit right for me. I recall my third ... , “Rona, you can do that, but it might make things harder for you later

  • by Rona W. '23
  • January 20, 2023
• Blog / Challenges

  what’s happening on campus tl;dr packing up & freaking out

  

  -off parties, for thank-you cards, for savouring the moment... Even at the best ... . (For context: "cathartic screaming" is a popular tradition at MIT, often ... I think I speak for every undergraduate when I say: holy fuck.  The

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • March 11, 2020
• Blog / Events

  Things to Do in Cambridge and Somerville places and events, illustrated

  

  dancing to kids' tunes. I like to come for the crafts and get stuck at a ... blogged about events for book lovers, summer in Boston, places in downtown ... Squirrel Girl and Adventure Time comics, and he signed a copy of his book for

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • May 15, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Finals away from finals Recharging on the other coast

  

  . Back to work. Back to the grind. At least no more psets or exams for the ... and/or exams the last two weeks of classes.   Hardware for my group's 6.S08 final project   Classwork for all my courses: 6.S08

  • by Kevin S. '19
  • June 7, 2017
• Blog / Athletics

  Itinerary: IAP 2017 4 weeks in a suitcase and carry on

  

  . "Normal," meaning not going to bed at 3am and waking up just in time for ... at the Skating Club of Boston, I left for Oxford, Ohio, for the 2017 John and Nellie Wooden Institute at Miami University. For four days, two

  • by Kevin S. '19
  • January 20, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  In Which I Feel Old Senior year? Already? #indenial.

  

  Things to Do Before I Graduate finish the requirements for my two majors ... for STS (it's been sitting in my backpack for weeks now) get into ... , Freedom Trail, Castle Island, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, a game at Fenway

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • September 10, 2012
• Blog / About Decisions

  Disappointment I know how it feels...

  

  , you often have to interview at your school and compete for one of your ... am currently at Logan Airport, wishing my flight weren't delayed. The ... didn't get in: I have a story for you! And hopefully, it'll make you feel

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • December 21, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Average The benefits of challenging yourself in high school

  

  reflect on my experiences here at MIT. How am I doing in my classes here? What could I be doing differently? Am I asking for help when I need help ... something or by defining ourselves with certain characteristics. For example

  • by Kirsten L. '15
  • November 16, 2011
• Blog / MIT Life

  The Answer is Yes Tips for navigating your first month here with a Greek life emphasis

  

  This post is for incoming freshmen (with a slight bias toward ... started packing for your adventure and I hope you're shaking with excitement ... can't do it all here at MIT. So take advantage of opportunities that

  • by Gabe B. '13
  • August 16, 2011
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Ode to the New, Part 2 Slowing down time in the Land of Enchantment.

  

  . That's a topic for another day, though; as promised, here's the follow-up to my first post about trying new things, and looking for adventure ... cracker jacks and funnel cake for the first time. I fell in love with green

  • by Anna H. '14
  • October 9, 2010
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Ode to the New, Part 1 Seeking adventure.

  

  morning I left home for college: at the end of the summer, I would fly ... on those later. At the end of the summer, I returned to MIT for pre ... department store. And, last summer, I channeled my enthusiasm for imaginary

  • by Anna H. '14
  • September 28, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  Going Social Thinking about MIT Admissions and social media.

  

  cap and gown and preparing to walk at my high school graduation. Pomp ... . Students could not friend students at other colleges. In fact, most colleges ... time, and now actually gets taken seriously. And for good reason too

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 14, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Road I’m On Life's a lot to think about sometimes...

  

  Pardon me for the grammatically incorrect tonight title (in the ... . Anyway. Life at MIT is moving right along at its usual breakneck pace, but ... 't been thinking about blogging, or continuously scratching down ideas for

  • by Paul B. '11
  • April 26, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  The Next Generation Of College Campus Tours? My interview with Michael Epstein '04, covering his MIT experience and the genesis of his…

  

  Stata Center, which was delivered for Reunion weekend at MIT in June. We ... that you may find useful. At least in the beginning, I'll focus on ... with Michael about his vision for the next generation of college campus

  • by Ben Jones
  • October 31, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  Short, Sweet, and to the Point: MIT in five senses or less (Guest Entry) Hear, See, Touch, Smell, and Taste MIT

  

  't give a damn for any old man who don't give a damn for us! 1. Hearing While at MIT CPW, I had the wonderful opportunity to sample all sorts of ... smelling at MIT? Well, you probably think he’d make some pathetic

  • by Bryan
  • April 21, 2008
• Blog / MIT Life

  dear past me stay kind

  

  , as a last ditch effort, my mom registered me for fencing classes at the ... November before I quit for good. At this point, it wasn't just because I was ... Mickey's Diner for milkshakes at midnight. what am i most excited for this

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • February 26, 2021
• Blog / Advice

  greta gerwig’s barbie and insecurity aka moving to college

  

  moments have existed for me at MIT.   What I forgot about was ... homework at my desk. Somehow, I’ll have to swap the idea of MIT for what is ... nostalgic. At every corner, I look for the opportunity to become pessimistic

  • by Aiden H. '28
  • September 19, 2024
• Blog / Academics & Research

  winter things a sampling of IAP plans around campus

  

  if I keep at it for a few eons, I'll start getting the hang of it. In ... IAP stands for Independent Activities Period. For the month of ... at home or on campus relaxing, doing a micro-internship or a

  • by Fatima A. '25
  • February 5, 2023