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  We Really Aren’t Kids Anymore avoiding the part where it all has to end

  

  in problemsets and the semester is in full swing. Now, here we are two ... the post] Recently (aka in the last blog posted), Fatima '25 lamented ... who ask for it (whether it be in the role as an associate advisor, or in

  • by Paige B. '24
  • July 9, 2023
• Blog / How to Human

  stories and decision paralysis

  

  few dozen extras in the background, so they made a big group chat and ... ’m graduating in a few weeks, i haven’t stopped meeting new students here and ... interested in film and theater lately i’ve been coming to terms with the fact

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • May 8, 2023
• Blog / Challenges

  I Hate Change but at least, I'm creating it

  

  It's 6:30am. The natural lighting floods in past the courtyard ... impossible. So now, I get to start of my days writing in bed as opposed to ... than 6 months ago, I thought I'd stay in my old room until the day I died

  • by Paige B. '24
  • February 17, 2023
• Blog / Internships & Externships

  i quit an internship on the second day cut your losses early

  

  sit in an empty Zoom room for thirty minutes; during this time, I sent several emails, bumping the founders ("Hey! I'm in the Zoom." "Hey! Let me ... the pay: in high school, I did plenty of miserable jobs. But now I

  • by Rona W. '23
  • November 6, 2022
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  suggestions for MIT merch but they're bad

  

  Boston. Yes, MIT is actually in "Cambridge." MIT Toe Socks – Yank off ... Villain Swivel Chair – In case you use your degree from MIT to become an ... desk with his merciless, glowing eyes. MIT Broom – This will come in

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • December 10, 2021
• Blog / Classes

  A lively Dead Week what i've been up to

  

  here in the airport on Tuesday morning, it's actually dead week that ... even better! (It was also in McCormick, which is apparently hot as balls ... built, made, or in some way constructed out of materials we already own

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • December 18, 2019
• Blog / Admissions

  The Waiting Game hit submit time to quit

  

  brainstorming in August to constant drafting throughout September to numerous edits in October, the moment had finally come. I was done. But now was a ... time, and spend my waiting game with a bit of fun. In the time between

  • by Cami M. '23
  • November 1, 2019
• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s Pi Day, Pi Day the infinite is alive with the buzz of drones, and the 2020s bake pies

  

  the letter contained in the tubes, which I've embedded below.   ... ; by Ryan P. '20  Over here in admissions, we are still finalizing ... . In my life, I've applied to nine graduate programs. I've been admitted

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • March 14, 2016
• Blog / How to Human

  Before You Arrive On Campus: Packing Edition for the pre-frosh we're excited to meet

  

  In 4 weeks, you will leave home for an academic journey of 4 years ... sockets appear in the oddest places. -- a Twin XL sheet set, a towel, and a ... winter gear, unless you don’t plan to visit home in the winter. These take

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • August 5, 2015
• Blog / MIT Life

  Not Much Has Changed except a lot has changed

  

  , I had a gorgeous five-story house to live in. For three, I gained 43 new best friends for life. In this photo: Phi Kappa Sigma alumni ... included in this photo, whatever photoshop necessary.   But there was

  • by Erick P. '17
  • September 17, 2014
• Blog / MIT Life

  I’m laughing out loud cheek. muscles. cramping.

  

  Sherlock Season 3 is really bad. 3) This blog post, which I re-read in order ... fanfiction about m_quinn in the comments section - m_quinn's assertion that ... subject evaluations. In the spring, Sophie forwarded the following e-mail to

  • by Anna H. '14
  • December 11, 2013
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  New Year’s Resolution …of sorts. Since New School Year’s Resolution doesn’t have quite the same ring to it.

  

  will unmistably help in my attempts to tame the beast that is MIT. I mean, I didn’t even think I was going to come here in the first place ... ) with kids who were featured in “The Most Impressive Kids Graduating from

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • September 3, 2013
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Results of My Summer cookies, web usability, and painting

  

  time it looks like this: Luckily I've been in a super supportive ... myself immensely! :) In my free time I also broke out my tablet and ... identities. So all in all, not a bad summer. I'm not sure how this upcoming

  • by Connie H. '15
  • September 10, 2012
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Guest Post: Rush & Recruitment 2012 Evan and Denzil weigh in on this hectic week

  

  three years ago has certainly significantly impacted my MIT experience in ... ’ve learned leadership skills, volunteered in the community, and made life ... came to mind when the topic was broached were of the insanity shown in

  • by Gabe B. '13
  • September 3, 2012
• Blog / MISTI

  The Last Day at Gymnasium Untergriesbach as part of the MIT-Germany Global Teaching Labs Program

  

  -Germany Global Teaching Labs Program As I write this post, I am sitting in the teacher ... ones about police officers in the States) 11. I will miss the exchanges ... experienced them. I am so thankful to be in Gymnasium Untergriesbach, and this

  • by MISTI Program
  • March 12, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Guest Blog: A Guide for the Hopeless and Drenched thoughts from mark '15

  

  organically in the form of a hobby, or perhaps an inspiring book. Others may ... in a wood cabin. As the raindrops patter on the window, you seek ... fairly incompetent in determining who you are or what you are capable of

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • September 29, 2011
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  The Imagination Box [by Danbee Kim '09] We can draw on the walls again!

  

  next age, why put them in a sterile box? Aren't we all supposed to ... take a tour of some of MIT's greatest works of student art, found in ... together in a context different from the usual frantic "I must get work

  • by ARTalk
  • October 19, 2008
• Blog / Events

  Boston Marathon ‘08 I'm back!

  

  tie my shoes in the morning. There is no EXCUSE!" I have no excuse. It ... , Dance Troupe, and the last study break we had in which we drank milkshakes ... kickin it in the sunshine out in Killian Court, or eating whipped cream out

  • by Jess K. '10
  • May 14, 2008
• Blog / Events

  And I’m leaving, on a . . . cruise ship? Don't know when I'll be back again.

  

  , sitting in a room with my mother while she watches a cocktail of What Not to ... happened. Let me explain this to you. If you are going to be in a group shot ... photo that is now in my possession. There are only two issues with this

  • by Snively '11
  • May 4, 2008
• Blog / Events

  SNOW SNOW SNOW! And other festivities.

  

  card to Boston Tea Stop (the closest bubble tea shop from MIT - in ... -choice concept questions scattered in the lecture slides to the instructor ... Physics book from some corner in the room* Me: Uhh, the chapter is about

  • by Chris S. '11
  • December 3, 2007