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• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Class size A response to a comment brought up on Ben's blog.

  

  down the page at this point) about increasing class size at MIT, and how this would merely require more students to live in uncomfortable living situations. I was originally going to post this in Ben's blog... but it sort of

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • December 14, 2005
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Full Steam Ahead Leaving Boston for the final time

  

  degree program, and head into the “real world”, by March 2013. Prior to ... finally moved from the present to the past. But, for some reason, this wasn ... to be more elation, more joy, and more optimism as I looked toward the

  • by Elijah T. '11
  • June 9, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW-ing the Weekend (Guest Entry) ...even though it is technically two days longer than a weekend.

  

  , which mostly everyone went to, as evidenced by this picture: There was ... By Pamela Ban ('12?) I had eagerly awaited CPW, and it was heaven ... the bible to free food, free stuff, parties, meetings, and other

  • by Paul B. '11
  • April 22, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Some recommendations about recommendations Some things to think about as you look for letters from teachers.

  

  At MIT, we require all applicants to send in two letters of ... some face-to-face time alone with each teacher to ask them in person to write your letter, and to have a conversation about it. This is a much

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 24, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  I have SMASHING news!

  

  take-away. Earlier this year Eliza asked us to install wireless Internet ... now I quite enjoy being able to stream BBC Radio to Zanzibar while on ... the pond to explore the secrets of the old colonies and whatnot. I must

  • by Sir Nigel Blogberry
  • March 7, 2012
• Blog / People & Identities

  if rupi kaur went to mit milk and funny

  

  —distance makes the heart grow fonder[/visually_hidden] [visually ... follow you i wish i knew your name but for now i’ll call you by your ... say those three little words three little words to change my life

  • by Rona W. '23
  • April 2, 2019
• Blog / Athletics

  Adventures on the Charles Aka we go outdoors sometimes

  

  River. This excursion was arranged by a grad student (who happened to work ... internships elsewhere) and I are trying to take advantage of the random ... Dragon Boat team and were introduced to the sport. We spent some time on

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • June 15, 2014
• Blog / Advice

  Welcome to CPW! 'twas the night before cpw...

  

  booths set-up by different departments to talk about their research ... decompress, so also make sure to take care of yourself in the rush of CPW ... take at least one sunset picture by the bridge" "Go to events even if

  • by Jessica Z. '27
  • April 10, 2024
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Matt Damon’s Commencement Speech to the Class of 2016 Turn towards the problems you see

  

  he said was that he didn't deserve to be speaking up there. "Let ... to tell, and it was one we can all relate to: the story of falling in love with a problem and wanting to do something about it. Most people

  • by Erick P. '17
  • June 6, 2016
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Things That Have Happened To Me Recently in no particular order

  

  next batch came out fine. But then I ruined them by trying to turn them ... can't seem to find a place that makes good ones in the area). I had ... The other day I tried to hard-boil eggs for the first time. The first

  • by Qiaochu Y. '12
  • January 28, 2012
• Blog / MISTI

  Another Journey Planned How to go abroad 101

  

  , remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable”. -Clifton Fadiman “I ... The other day I dropped off my application to the International

  • by Becca H. '12
  • February 21, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Distractions Don't stress out!

  

  shall provide. This list is not intended to be comprehensive by any means ... in less than twenty four hours... Doesn't it just make you wish you ... -drawn dystopia set in post-apocalyptic England. Penny Arcade For, by, and about

  • by Paul B. '11
  • December 15, 2008
• Blog / Athletics

  LET’S PLAY Dodgeball!

  

  meet and get to know people by playing games. It’s no secret that MIT is ... -sets. Sweet. Here’s a quick video to visualize the mayhem. P.S. At 8:30 PM ... I've always been excited about finding new rec’ stuff to try out in

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • October 10, 2009
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Adventures in Logan Airport In which I attempt to fly back to Florida. Written during a too-long wait in…

  

  The other day, when I stopped in the Admissions Office to annoy a few ... in person. Or maybe this was asked by someone else entirely. Meh. Same ... things: my last ten hours, which shall from here on out be referred to as

  • by Keri G. '10
  • December 24, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  City Strangers a comic

  

  many people, so many of you, makes me feel anxious and invisible.  You ... , but I'll try to find my peace in this sprawling city, in you.  You ... from the fire escape. We listen to a drag queen read children’s books in

  • by Audrey C. '24
  • June 25, 2022
• Blog / About Decisions

  Admitted Students Update Some things to do now if you were admitted to the MIT Class of 2014.

  

  package, come for CPW, or anything else that you need to make your decision ... to make your decision (and if we can help, please let us know), but be sure to let us know by May 1. Overnight Program Registration: If you can

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 18, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Mathematics for Computer Science – “Top 10 Proof Techniques NOT Allowed” 6.042 has been a very engaging and entertaining class thus far.

  

  .    In fact, I can prove it to you by sharing what we started off our third ...  special symbols. Helps to speak several foreign languages. 6. Proof by exhaustion ... with proof by omission. 3. Proof by vehement assertion: It is useful to

  • by Anastassia B. '16
  • September 12, 2014
• Blog / Advice

  an essay writing journey one of my MIT essays, as told through revision history

  

  To the rising seniors beginning to think about their college essays - hello, fellow kids. Are you as stuck on what to write your college essays ... you are probably thinking that it’s way too early to be thinking about

  • by Nisha D. '21
  • July 25, 2018
• Blog / Events

  Food, Folks, and Fun…..but definitely not mcdonald’s Quinton makes friends at the Muslim Student Association

  

  inviting “Good evening and welcome to the MSA dinner!” by one of the students in the MSA. He quickly helped me locate my nametag, invited me to help ... As far as admissions counselors go, I am relatively new to the MIT

  • by Quinton McArthur
  • October 1, 2008
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Big Questions and Small Scientists The kids I volunteer with are magical.

  

  opportunities, and I knew from Page 1 that I had to have that book. She let me ... ) and it was close to Halloween: my birthday. My little sister poked her ... witch? Me [exhibiting how to irresponsibly wield one's older sibling

  • by Anna H. '14
  • November 27, 2011