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  LeaderShape 2012 Six unforgettable days.

  

  takes place over IAP. Participants will be asked to wrestle with such ... Power of All Day 3: Challenging What Is, Looking to What Could Be Day 4 ... our minds to. The week was led by head facilitators, Tracy Purinton

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • January 27, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Our 2017-18 Application Essay Questions

  

  . MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 31, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  Build awesome What to do if you like to build stuff.

  

  "I like to build things. What can I do to show my stuff?" I get this question from time to time. Many students know that math students can do ... enter the Intel Science Talent Search, but if you really like building

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 11, 2006
• Blog / Challenges

  More on balance Some parameters for self-improvement

  

  than I do building a community. I need to work on being present more ... and attempt to live by exclusively their own principles--maybe it's also ... external markers to highlight the success of one's life. Either way, I

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • October 7, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  More Updates from Cambridge It's CPW 24/7 here. We can't wait to see you.

  

  . Must be seen to be believed. Two independently conceived Mooninite ... week after CPW, drop us a note and stop by to say hello! Opening Day at ... hotel and make your way to campus from there. Please note that we can

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 10, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  The Interview…Part IV This should tie up the loose ends...for now.

  

  you would be a good addition to the MIT community. ECs know MIT, went to ... they'll say they would love to be your lab partner or roommate if they were to be a student at MIT today. While they don't compare you to

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • November 4, 2008
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  what’s the point? on impact, art, external validation, and remembering to be kind

  

  easy to be sold that story, especially at MIT—to be told that your job ... 's admirable, in a way, to declare this the meaning of life. The world faces many ... reason to continue living. It may not be true that life itself has a

  • by Alan Z. '23, MEng '24
  • April 21, 2024
• Blog / MIT Life

  Dorm Companion #2: Cat The Boston Globe discusses MIT's four cat-friendly dorms.

  

  complaints about foul odors and damage to the dorms caused by animals. "We had ... , which were chosen over dogs because they don't need to be walked, don ... pets in dorms, and the number of pet-friendly schools appears to be on

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 9, 2008
• Blog / IAP

  IAP & Snowmageddon Infinite amounts of pancakes, international adventures and poutine, and icy apocalypse preparation

  

  catching up on my movie/book/TV show list fell by the wayside. Not to mention ... pancakes being delivered to us were 30% batter. As a table of 5 people, we ... be fun to vlog the adventure, but most of the footage that I actually

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • January 27, 2015
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Thanks, man I'm feeling human again.

  

  account of my entire summer, but I have to stop to thank the people around me right now for making me feel human again. I wasn't expecting it to ... while we search for a more permanent place, brushed my teeth, and did my

  • by Natasha B. '16
  • August 27, 2013
• Blog / MIT Life

  It happens to Helen Life is just a series of awkward moments sometimes.

  

  went on during IAP." noun -- the location of one's UROP "I'm on my way to ... DID YOU KNOW? Homemade mayonnaise is actually acidic enough to kill ... , endless categories, and I want to fill them all with my insights on The MIT

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 16, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Someone saved my life tonight Survived my squalor, like a butterfly.

  

  movement is impeded by your piles of stuff. You might start making excuses to ... not be done, because you are too afraid to let a tradesperson see your ... reason for me to be such a huge downer all the time. Meara, of course

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 12, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW Registration – Important! If you're planning to attend CPW, please read this entry whether you've already registered or…

  

  Howdy folks, Some quick messages from CPW HQ! If you haven't yet ... MIT account, you can call the CPW hotline (617.258.6085) to register via ... MIT account and confirm that your registration was recorded by the system

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 31, 2008
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  HT@MIT: Cantab Lounge Poetry Slam An Amazing Show For A 10 Minute Walk And $3

  

  take every chance I can to drop by Central Square and listen to a few ... tearjerkers. But what better way than to present a few of my favorite poets ... night the Cantab Lounge hosts an Open Mic followed by a Featured Poet and

  • by Natnael G. '15
  • May 4, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  What to expect when you’re expecting CPW Some thoughts and advice in advance of Campus Preview Weekend.

  

  Preview Weekend (CPW), I figured it would be worthwhile to spend a little ... that they will be in touch with you, by phone or email, tonight or ... for hosting. Some hosts are very hands-on, being excited to be with you

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 6, 2008
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Danger Danger! Listen to Burt, duck and cover!

  

  to be. It's also a really dangerous place to be. No, no, don't freak ... "What could possible be in that room?!" Some are pretty easy to figure ... useful as that button seems to be, I'm not sure how much it could actually

  • by Snively '11
  • January 23, 2008
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Applying While Transgender #InHonorOfMarshaP

  socialized to thinking about gender as being binary in so many different ways ... did not want students to be misgendered by others. At the same time, I ... to know why we are asking about their gender identity and if it will be

  • by DJ Rock
  • July 17, 2019
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Multi-Day Weekend at MIT

  

  runners!) go right by the Phi Sig house. It's really pretty cool. I need to ... Admissions Office potluck and grill. Should be fun! Finally, I'll be off to ... ; Questions Omnibus soon) while at the same time, beginng to work with -- gasp

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 15, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Spring Break! *frantically waves arms in the air*

  

  class. In fact I'm in an Athena cluster right now, supposed to be working on my UROP but instead writing this. By the way, a few weeks ago I got ... It's always exciting to get not just a three-day weekend, but an

  • by Cristen C. '10
  • March 20, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  Pi(e) Day Burton 1 celebrates Pi Day as we generally like to celebrate all unofficial nerd holidays…

  

  break and attempt to recover being blasted away by six midterms and a ... (CONGRATULATIONS, Class of 2012! I'm way excited to meet all of you ... victim). Happy pi day! Brought to you by your social chairs + eva + anna

  • by Jess K. '10
  • March 18, 2008