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  What If… I Met Randall Munroe? ... Something would have to blow up

  

  . xkcd is “A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.” Its creator ... the website, some original answers to brand-new scenarios, and a list some of the weirdest questions he’s received. The book itself is about an

  • by Joel G. '18
  • September 22, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  November 1 Updates The latest from the Admissions Office.

  

  students is November 6th, 2011, at 11:59 PM. For all other students, we will ... is today. Interview: If you have already interviewed with your EC, or ... the Midyear Report box is sitting there, unchecked. Don't worry

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 1, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Introduction to D-Lab Saving the world - just one of the many things you can do at MIT.

  

  mind is almost always computer science, physics, or some other aspect of science and engineering. As important as it is, international development isn't exactly something MIT is world-renowned for. Yet. But there's a

  • by Paul B. '11
  • October 15, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  In the South for prospective students; in the mail for incoming students Travel & email.

  

  to say hi! Our focus is now turning to the Class of 2012. We still ... Programming office (UAAP). The beginning of this transition is the "Next Big ... is the one that generates the most excitement. For many students, it

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 9, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  Visit YouTube to Participate in the World Economic Forum! Have world leaders watch and respond to your video at this year's World Economic Forum!

  

  website offers five tips for increasing the likelihood of your video's being

  • by The Humanitarian Blog
  • January 2, 2008
• Blog / Uncategorized

  The Good Stuff yeah, man

  

  like math. The story I hear too often is that they loved math up to a ... , then your math is going to be fragile and prone to collapse. You can ... without taking math classes in high school. The saddest part, though, is

  • by Qiaochu Y. '12
  • September 22, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  close your eyes and put your finger on the map and other ways to make grad school decisions

  

  , applying is still scary and depends on a bunch of personal factors.   ... fantastic, the sort of dream you never dare to dream. The only question is ... saying. I personally use forums as a litmus for how the school is perceived

  • by Amber V. '24
  • October 22, 2023
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Visual Arts @ MIT how we practice and pursue it here

  

  to other local colleges! There is a blog section of our website where ... can practice art here, we hope this sheds some light! *this is not an exhaustive list, but rather a personal one Clubs Art Club Art Club is a super

  • by Danny and Allan G. '20
  • March 30, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  August Questions Omnibus 2 Many more of your questions and my answers.

  

  ant06 wrote, "is it okay to get a recommendation from a teacher who ... application says that it is recomended, but not required to get an interview ... application itself. I know someone who's an MIT alum and is in the area. Is it

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 29, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Last First Month Because I procrastinated too long to say 'day' or 'week'

  

  freshmen are just beginning their MIT journey and everyone is asking "what ... , classes are settling into a rhythm, the pumpkin takeover is underway, and I ... that what I'm more worried about is letting my whirlwind of stressful

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • October 3, 2015
• Blog / Athletics

  Gettin’ Fancy Two formal events in two days?

  

  Abstract Ring Delivery is a time-honored tradition in which Massachusetts ... elucidate why such great effort is put into emphasizing the presence of a new ... non-MIT perspective. Clearly the intent of participants is to appear

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • May 3, 2014
• Blog / Events

  21: The Movie Night From the Bay Area to Boston, Seattle to the Florida Keys, Houston to Chicago, the…

  

  at MIT). But see for yourself. Below is the movie 4-145, then the real ... dealer: In the movie, Ben's major is "pre-med." Of course, there's no pre ... departments. Giving MIT characters fake majors is nothing new, though: take, for

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 31, 2008
• Blog / MIT Life

  Residence-Based Advising Residence-Based Advising WILL NOT allow you to change dorms during your freshman year.

  

  !.. (three years ago! ahem..) Working at Pixar is kind of like working at a ... 'll miss you. Secondly, OH MAN IS THIS IMPORTANT. So important that I'll give ... and is around to answer your questions as well, or a seminar, in which

  • by Jess K. '10
  • June 9, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  Questions and Answers Evan Broder is taking over my job.

  

  mentioned that. Also, BC's policy is kind of a policy in name only. If the ... paint job the way it is. And most people agree, because who wouldn't like ... an MIT student so i can't really get a glimpse of how life is in MIT

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 7, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Productive, yes. Appropriately productive, no. You would think that my activities the weekend before finals might include studying.

  

  our stuff (the move date is next Saturday!), and made arrangements to ... good website that I found today MIT-area shopping guide by Spouses and ... that new HDTV is! I may not have the money to buy it, but, hey, I do have

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • May 21, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  A *Major* Dilemma Will you forgive the pun if I tell you that I just declared my major?

  

  -solving approach elsewhere. In the website's words: “This option is designed for ... questions and identity crises… Every student at MIT is required to declare a ... ), all you need to do is fill out a form and get it signed. Basically

  • by Anna H. '14
  • April 22, 2011
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  2020 Reflections & 2021 Resolutions

  

  things. Maintain a 4.5/5.0 GPA - Accomplished! So this is kind of more ... website updated - Incomplete. I didn't really like my website so I decided ... really miss going to the gym and lifting heavy objects and I think this is

  • by Cami M. '23
  • February 3, 2021
• Blog / Admissions

  July Questions Omnibus 1 Answers to the many questions left in the comments of McGann's Factors.

  

  Nicole R asked, "What is the policy for supplementary material when ... materials in the application. Is this true. "Another thing is that my life ... manner is:Does MIT really consider one's extra talent and passion for their

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 7, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  doctor worm not a real doctor but i am a real worm

  

  in the recipient, cut the donor until all that's left is a square piece ... is a bit better -- just dealing with a lot of long waiting times ... people around me has saved me. the culture at my lab is what keeps me

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • April 8, 2025
• Blog / Class Projects

  The Best and Worst Places to 💩 on Campus

  

  , and write about, a sociotechnical artifact — whether this is a bot, a ... _parser.py".) Originally, the website was built using the Google Maps API, but Google ... 's least favorites. At the top of each poop entry is the averaged ratings and

  • by Cami M. '23
  • November 9, 2022