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• Blog / Academics & Research

  Cellular neurobiology The more syllables it has, the cooler it is

  

  are many different types of neurons in your head cross-talking in ways ... you get your bachelor's degree, are you required to get you master's and then your PhD, or can you start working on your PhD right after getting

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • July 1, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  MIT Dorms: MacGregor House Because really, sometimes you just need your own space.

  

  TechCash. By which I mean your parents can pay for it. MacGregor also ... anything. But if brushing your teeth next to a guy creeps you out, there are ... having philosophical arguments until dawn. If you're assigned to Mac

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  I’m supergirl and I’m here to save the world My day, being thought of as superhuman, and answering several questions.

  

  to your field -- spending time on an extracurricular sort of means you didn't spend that time in lab. But you're welcome to submit that information elsewhere, for example in your personal statement or in the

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • January 25, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Pommes et manus Turkeys into oil, apples into beavers... it's all good.

  

  Porter Room Win as much as $500 for your floor, the most prize money ever! Apples will be provided by your GRT on Friday, October 21. Entries are due ... , and their families. Plan your strategy and test your recipes while you

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 24, 2005
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  What MIT students do on Friday nights Who needs clothing, when you have duct tape?

  

  runner (=50+miles a week) so food is very important to me." Well Dave, you're ... remember that you're buying for yourself, and that you have limited time ... 'll need in the next week, what things you'll actually eat, what things you're

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 23, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Doctor Who?

  

  have thesis defenses to go to. And then, of course, when you get your Ph ... powdered sugar into the recipe. Quite a good cake, though, if you're not ... your children's names wrong. Congratulations on finally getting your Ph

  • by Sam M. '07
  • June 30, 2005
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Three patterns from the pattern language of my life

  

  as they are in the real book. If you don’t relate, you can make your own imaginary book, your own preliminary pattern language. Courtyards ... the interior spaces around you. If you’re lucky enough to have access

  • by Natasha B. '16
  • January 24, 2025
• Blog / MIT Life

  Maseeh Hall: Pros and Cons this is a pros and cons list re: maseeh hall

  

  at night because you have stayed up so late past dinner, your stomach ... you’re a freshmen looking to hang out with your fellow classmates or ... article if you're interested: http://tech.mit.edu/V135/N22/fyre2015.html) 6

  • by Krystal L. '17
  • April 15, 2017
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  how dorm structure shapes social life in more ways than i can count, actually

  

  than with walking into a suite, so unless you're good friends with everyone on your hall, it's harder to initiate new conversations. On the flip ... on your floor, so social culture is instead constructed around lounges

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • November 11, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  me, existing one day at a time

  

  opportunities like that in your email. honestly as a 6-7 (cs & bio) i don ... on your phone. It was nice—and it honestly helped dispel a few worries ... qualified person on the planet, as long as you're genuinely interested and

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • November 2, 2021
• Blog / How to Human

  and i try to find my place

  

  stealing data and selling your information? Where is the line drawn? What are ... 't understand because they're smart. And you're stupid. And you don't have a shot ... smart or talented." And he goes, "Well you're good at other things." And

  • by Cami M. '23
  • November 23, 2020
• Blog / MIT Life

  On keeping on keeping on It's pretty much the only option.

  

  you should be spending your time cleaning out your desk. Assuming ... them. But until then – what? Sit on your hands? Freak out? Waffle ... Embry-Riddle and Gonzaga and Tulane and [YourState] University and

  • by Laura N. '09
  • June 30, 2020
• Blog / MIT Life

  Common Misconceptions and Un-Expectations a list of things i've noticed

  

  this new school and you just feel really cool when you're like, "Hey guys ... can help you do things" and you just become a god among your small group ... MIT that seem normal once you're here for a while, but you realize are

  • by Cami M. '23
  • January 5, 2020
• Blog / MIT Life

  Little things that remind me im not home

  

  your breath fogs up with you breathe out? Cool, but only the first time ... everything. Eating stuff with knives? If your meat wasn’t soft enough that you could slice it with a spoon and fork, you’re cooking wrong. And who eats

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • November 15, 2019
• Blog / How to Human

  The Fringe that Stole Christmas hair @ MIT, and several hair-raising puns

  

  on your head and ripped out half your hair. I'm glad that I figured ... aftercare. Her article goes by the catchy name 'How to dye your hair like an ... chemical exfoliator (your scalp is just skin, after all), so I use the same

  • by Veronica M. '22
  • December 25, 2018
• Blog / Events

  Why Leadership? (guest post) Inclusive leadership and vision-building at LeaderShape 2018.

  

  Shape breaks you out of your daily routine and gives you a hard shake by the ... what you hope to achieve and building on your vision with concrete goals ... , acting according to your values, and letting your energy inspire others

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • January 21, 2018
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  MIT.01: Intro to the Institute, part 3 (Finals) You may begin at the sound of my voice. You have an hour to answer…

  

  internet into your brain? Why or why not? 5) What's the most drastic change ... COURSE ARE YOU THINKING OF? WHY?! WHAT WAS YOUR SAT SCORE? WHAT WAS YOUR ... few skills, such as repeating your name, state/country of origin, dorm

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • September 26, 2013
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Appreciating America in Tokyo (or Things I Never Finished, Part Two) On Japan and America. And being an American in Japan. Happy Memorial Day!

  

  that sets you up with internships abroad and funds your entire trip - but ... a little spout at the top for washing your hands when your business is ... cultural experience that may even leave your tuchus toasty warm. I've spent

  • by Jess K. '10
  • May 30, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Liveblog: Info Session with Karyn Blaser! Learn about MIT

  

  important to get your hands dirty and get stuff done. 2:13 -- At MIT you don ... new, something you have to apply your knowledge to and critically think your way through. It requires adapting to new problems and finding

  • by Snively '11
  • October 12, 2009
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  A Short Dining Guide to Cambridge Where to find food within walking distance of MIT, other than in my fridge.

  

  accidentally borrowed indefinitely from your lab, or whatever), or scouring the ... enough about my autobiography-in-progress. Chances are, if you're arriving ... 's snack, if you're interested). In my infinite kindheartedness to this year

  • by Yan Z. '12
  • August 23, 2009