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• Blog / Academics & Research

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

  

  major by the end of their freshman year. If you're really, really unsure ... temporary decision, for a couple of reasons: 1. More resources. You’re assigned a faculty advisor in the department you’re interested in, and

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

  Ben’s Ninth Semi-Annual Q&A Answers to questions received through 2PM on 02/14/06.

  

  should aim to keep your grades at or near the level they were when you were ... depends on how it fits into the overall context of your application, but you ... . ------------------------------------- S wrote: "What is your son's name? He is soooo cute. =) I adore kids

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 14, 2006
• Blog / Athletics

  Exploring MIT’s sports facilities there's so much to see!

  

  exited heaviest-coat-in-the-closet weather (and are now entering bring-your ... learned for everyone, especially during this tour today – whether you’re a ... so many balls over the goal and into your practice lol

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • April 4, 2025
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Thoughts from Science Bowl 🥣 a story about now-nostalgic times

  

  “Fiona, next round, you should use your thumb to push the buzzer, not the palm of your hand.” “Really? I always thought it was faster. It ... .” “Just trust me. It’s a lot much faster with your thumb. Just always keep

  • by Fiona L. '27
  • March 30, 2025
• Blog / Personal Projects

  Some Art About Other Art it's super meta

  

  because it feels natural. It is an activity you start and continue until you’re ... calligraphy ink, and dries shiny. You’re supposed to wait a few weeks before ... frustrations are so satisfying. Painting is an exercise in self-discipline. Your

  • by Shorna A. '25
  • February 21, 2023
• Blog / How to Human

  intention via YearCompass

  

  one. So...let's fill it out! The Past Year Going Through Your Calendar Go through your calendar week by week. If you see an important event ... them were. Write down your answers. Through this, I was able to realize

  • by Cami M. '23
  • January 1, 2023
• Blog / MIT Life

  leaving home, coming home I jump from the train, I ride off alone // help me hold onto you

  

  talk about is ~my feelings~. (Wow! Writing about your feelings on the ... , then your phone is gonna crash. Oops. So I've been using the break to ... -- perhaps more than your floor is yours, since I installed mine myself. And

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • December 25, 2019
• 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