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• Blog / How to Human

  Burnout (and what to do about it) learning how to recharge a low battery

  

  blog post, the one you're reading at the moment? It appears that blogging ... this publicly, to your benefit, dear reader."]even to myself ... when your body is injured or exhausted, because it hurts and it can’t do

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 27, 2019
• Blog / Internships & Externships

  Freshman Summer plans and progress

  

  general is a challenge, because you’re knowingly putting yourself in a ... literally everyone is, if not better, then just as good as you are. Also, you’re ... start questioning your abilities or competence in that field. I called my

  • by Veronica M. '22
  • February 10, 2019
• Blog / IAP

  I’m Awesome (at) Parkour! and other fun things i'm doing this Independent Activities Period

  

  learned that they're not just Greek! If you're a etymology nerd like me ... symbols, and use your body language and facial expressions, to convey specific meanings about what you're trying to say. This is definitely one of

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • January 22, 2019
• Blog / People & Identities

  H I C C U P S takeaways from a Bollywood film

  

  dialogue: “Ravinder, you can do calculations in your head that the average ... , when do you add salt to your okra? At the beginning? Or the end? (student ... me, you’re all experts of your own subjects. But there’s one more thing

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • August 15, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Glassblowing at MIT my IAP excitement

  

  your mind and body. We’re actually recommended to wear long sleeve shirts ... is the glory hole, and its purpose is keep your glass hot while you’re ... decided to make a snowman. This is the end result: I know what you’re

  • by Fiona M. '20
  • March 10, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  October potpourri rambling about college admissions, stress, fun, etc.

  

  . This is the next (four) years of your life that we're talking about, and that's no trivial matter. If you're in a lot better of a place stress ... you can make your own for much cheaper. Toons Prior to MIT, I have never

  • by Joonho K. '20
  • October 16, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  A Conference Where Everyone Was Younger Than Me I'm talking highschool Thiel Fellows, 30 under 30 winners, and Shark Tank participants

  

  no matter what age you are, you can do what you set your mind to. These ... hoodies to wristbands to hats. Anything for your school, team, fraternity ... Forbes 30 Under 30. Patrick Ambron, founder of BrandYourself. If you're

  • by Erick P. '17
  • June 30, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  2600 Years of the University college life since 600 BCE, as told by Prof. Shailendra Mehta

  

  at the gate asks you a question—your entrance test. You are ... question. Never mind that your family cannot afford to pay for your ... financial aid to pursue your studies, regardless of your caste, gender, or

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • April 21, 2016
• Blog / Study Abroad

  The Seven Supervisors A Buzzfeed Style Look At Supervisors

  

  supervisions are setup within your college (another system I'll talk about in a ... reproduce the answer. When you're completely stumped in a lecture for a course ... your personal learning style. 3.The Rebel   Major Trait: Isn

  • by Natnael G. '15
  • April 1, 2014
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Big Questions and Small Scientists The kids I volunteer with are magical.

  

  head in. Lisa: Anna, does being born on Halloween mean that you're a ... , 1992. Nurse: WOAH! You're a HALLOWEEN BABY! Me: ...yep. Nurse: I KNEW you ... , when you're curious about everything and can see the magic in fizzing

  • by Anna H. '14
  • November 27, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Awesome Diva adventures When high school summer programs collide

  

  your problems. Facilities worker says the projector isn’t going to be ... office has got your back. Need to register a six-week lecture series as an ... your paperwork. Going to these offices in the late afternoon? Tough luck

  • by Kate R. '14
  • July 6, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Waitlist Q&A A bit of clarification on being waitlisted.

  

  way too much stuff. Be pushy. Be sketchy. Let your grades drop. Not ... of the waitlist, do I have to go to MIT? What about financial aid? You're ... 'll have time to consider your decision before letting us know one way or the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW Events That You Should Come To! totally biased, but hey, it's my blog

  

  around the world (Marisa '13 makes the best creme brulee for your life ... offered at MIT will be there to address your questions. There's always been ... , we won't bite hard) (did we tell you that you should bring your

  • by Chris S. '11
  • April 5, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Shortest Blog Ever (update 3 =p) 19 days till Taiwan!

  

  bring up the average. And if you're at MIT, you know that "getting an A ... click of your mouse = 4 years of joy* and jubilation*. Guaranteed ... paperwork, and also instructions on setting up your Kerberos ID! (MIT username

  • by Chris S. '11
  • May 4, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Livescribe’s Pulse Pen AKA, the "Magic Pen"

  

  couldn't have done it without all your help. I feel kind of guilty begging ... everything you write and syncs it to your computer to be used later in a ... notes you're taking. All it takes is a tap on a word you've written to

  • by Snively '11
  • January 12, 2009
• Blog / Athletics

  Gobble Gobble Geeks with guns

  

  opportunities available. You've got your typical sports (basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer), your specialty sports (fencing, rowing, pistol), your club sports (curling, taekwondo, rugby), and your intramural (IM) sports

  • by Snively '11
  • November 27, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Post-engagement, pre-Bahamas An exciting week!

  

  'll be able to find more people to join your pset group. Comparatively ... enjoyable. Furthermore, if you're planning to take further chemistry courses ... want to take it your sophomore year, you'd better take 5.111/2 fall of

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • August 2, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Weathering the weather So much snow!

  

  , which requires that you find a faculty sponsor for your project -- and ... minimum wage for UROPs is currently $9.00 per hour; if you get paid by your ... to a biology grad program soon and have some questions. Are your

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • February 12, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  When Disaster Strikes About how we'll be flexible with applications, and a couple of benefit events.

  

  things happen, like when your school is shut down by a hurricane, your home ... your application if something awful happens to you. Each circumstance is ... your situation, please call the office at (617) 253-4791, Monday

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 23, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Question me an answer. I try to help somebody, for the first time ever.

  

  though your answer may be wrong, my question will always be right!" as they ... QUERY! "You're a chemical engineer student, right? I really love chemistry ... which you're just oxidizing your primary alcohols all night, I can always

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 27, 2005