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• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s All About The Process Take a moment, then get back in the game.

  

  respect for the process. I am particularly pleased with the diversity of this class. For many there is a perception that the only way to increase diversity is to 'relax the standards'. I can't speak for other Colleges

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Etiquette Workshop: The Keys to Painless Networking Jodi Smith taught the UPOPers the keys to painless networking!

  

  attended an etiquette seminar taught by Jodi Smith last week. For an hour and half, Ms. Smith taught us the Top Ten Tips for Painless Networking, which ... shouldn't break their bones. Hold it for a few seconds while making eye

  • by Melis A. '08
  • March 12, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Parafilm Effect The center cannot hold... unless you stick it together with Parafilm.

  

  from Full House, was once the touring drummer for The Beach Boys? What ... film for numerous uses in the typical laboratory including the typical ... time, no possibility for the making of the product in any other thickness

  • by Sam M. '07
  • March 11, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  The Role Of A Teacher A discussion regarding recent events in a Colorado classroom.

  

  While you guys are waiting for decisions to be released, here's a ... about the teacher in Colorado who was suspended for his remarks in the ... - here's one of many examples. By asking you for your opinions on this I

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2006
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  The Greek Way What I did for a Klondike Bar, caesar salad, chicken florentine, mushroom ravioli, chocolate torte,…

  

  -hazing agreement, but you can use your imagination as to the kind of requirements for ... for social chair because it had gone unfulfilled for so long, and holding this position lets you go to all the social events that you plan for

  • by Sam M. '07
  • February 18, 2006
• Blog / Events

  Underneath your curves (Free) sample problems from MIT's integration bee this year.

  

  readers. I've had an overwhelming number of requests for sample problems ... my life. Last night I made my TV boyfriend Alton Brown's recipe for 40 ... time to peel, and forget about it in a 350 degree oven for 90 minutes. As

  • by Sam M. '07
  • January 31, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  2.670 Summary

  

  flywheel I designed for fun) and then use another program to take your ... water jet, and bam! It makes your part for you. Everyone lined up their ... engines. The first one won the award for Best Craftsmanship; it's missing

  • by Melis A. '08
  • January 20, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Counting On One Hand And this is where Porky Pig says, "That's all folks"

  

  have to work for them. This observation was prompted by the fact that ... was the first semester for many things for me. Yesterday, I had the ... get the reference? Until then, for those of you finishing off your

  • by Bryan
  • December 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Waiting (is the hardest part)

  

  While you wait... For those who are curious about envelope sizes: the ... envelope (4.125" x 9.5"). As for the admit letter, it is unlikely to be mistaken for anything else. Jane asked, "I always wondered....why is MIT

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 10, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Study Break!

  

  sounds weird. Trust me, I remember coming to campus for CPW and taking ... and get money for all these cool projects and we have a study break ... pset all by myself. Doing psets alone is torture. For me, anyway. I know

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 6, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Nightmarket Two (unrelated) celebrations of low-priced office supplies and Asian culture. (~15 pictures)

  

  ) and I went to Harvard Square for some errands and dinner. Weywey dug ... for 18 cents each! Needless to say, I was thrilled. (I bought 12 ... bus back to MIT for Nightmarket. This event is co-sponsored by lots of

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 7, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  UEA Internship Panel

  

  internship panel for anyone interested in a career or degree in economics. (I ... for the OMB through her participation in the Washington Summer ... Internship Panel Hear tips from fellow course 14ers who have interned for

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 26, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes I almost did it. Rather I almost didn't do it. And all for a class…

  

  musical is not for the weak stomached. It involves mild acts of cannibalism and bad haircuts. Wednesday night, I braved the long lines to wait for ... for the art alone. Thursday was originally going to be exciting as

  • by Bryan
  • September 24, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Florida, complete I'm back in Boston now, my meetings in Florida being done. It was quite a…

  

  packed house. I also got some recommendations for yummy Cuban food on Calle ... conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Not too long after that, I'm off to Southern California for more Central

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 19, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  turn the dial to 88.1 hello caller, you're live on the air.

  

  Cinderellas, we head over to the Walker basement for the show. I'd never been ... apply for a radio show with me? Friday night, I went to a going-away dinner for my friend Dexter '05 at TGI Fridays, and later that night played

  • by Bryan
  • August 21, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Jenny Hu- Adapting to Artifical Gravity Junior Jenny Hu worked in the MIT Man Vehicle Laboratory to study if people can…

  

  nearby sites such as the moon and low Earth orbit. For NASA to carry out ... takes a while to get used to. It is important for astronauts to adapt to ... hires UROPs and is a great place for a first research experience. Jenny

  • by Melis A. '08
  • August 7, 2005
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Pardon my French! Join me as I cross the English Channel and dodge oncoming traffic on the Champs-Elysees.

  

  -Elysees Here's a small tip for your next visit to the Eiffel Tower: Don't go when ... my ticket validated for the next day and hopped in a taxi bound for my ... ) The queue for the Mona Lisa I don't think this needs a caption

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • July 19, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Le BBQ

  

  juillet -- Bastille Day! (" 'Bastille.' It's French for 'Why are you ... me souviens. We needed lemons for the greatest marinade this side of ... from the lemon grove in nearby Cannes. La vie en bowls. (For those who

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • July 11, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Visiting MIT this summer (part 1) It is now high season for visiting colleges. I plan to do a series of…

  

  It is now high season for visiting colleges. I plan to do a series of entries on how to visit MIT and Boston this summer. For those of you who ... them in future entries. For families who have already visited, feel free

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 21, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Aisumasen, Yoko San Aisumasen (Apologetics).

  

  morning at 6 AM I'm leaving on a fast train for my beloved hometown, that "burgeoning center for ... arts and culture ... maintaining the warmth and ... product upon the American public. So, gentle readers, look for a couple

  • by Sam M. '07
  • June 8, 2005