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• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Best (Work-Related) All-Nighter Ever Stressfully fun times at the Institvte.

  

  admission letters to your hearts in a sleepless fervor of joy, I've been ... background on your topic", stripping down the details but not the concepts in ... minutes is like the blink of an eye when you're being considerate of your

  • by Rachel F. '12
  • March 18, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  On Mens et Manus The realizations one has whilst building improvised flotation devices.

  

  , “Surely you properly assessed your limits and time constraints and chose a ... your other finals and graduation prep.” To them I say: ahahahaha. Hah. I ... own project. “I’m building a raft.” He raised an eyebrow. “You’re not

  • by Natanya K. '14
  • October 14, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Ye Olde Career Fair An MIT tradition...and a great opportunity for a discussion on leadership!

  

  . International company: You’ll be working on your own, but be prepared to work in ... , as well as team leadership. If you can’t explain your project to others ... same project! The company needs YOU to advise others on YOUR project, so

  • by Maggie L. '12
  • September 28, 2010
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Senior Survey (Says?) (For the record, I think that being on Family Feud would be totally awesome)

  

  informal): Please use the space below to comment on what your school could have done to improve your undergraduate experience or what you wish you ... most important outcomes of your time as an undergraduate. Where possible

  • by Keri G. '10
  • March 3, 2010
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Rambax MIT On Rambax, MIT's one and only Senegalese drumming ensemble. Also known as MIT's best Senegalese…

  

  . Imagine banging on a drum with a stick. Now bang on your imaginary drum with your hand. Now combine it. See how much imaginary fun you're having? I ... .) Regardless of whether twelve or fourteen sabar drummers are relevant to your

  • by Jess K. '10
  • January 6, 2010
• Blog / MIT Life

  Winter Miscellania I'm (b)ready to go back to MIT al(b)ready.

  

  “Santa Claus's Probability Distribution Has a Local Maximum in Your ... won't renormalize your family's opinion of you as you explain to your 5 ... my previous blog queried: can you summarize your other activities

  • by Yan Z. '12
  • December 27, 2009
• Blog / Personal Travel

  The Grandest of Road Trips Reflections on a cross-country road trip, on an international plane flight, on a full bladder.

  

  your emergency exits, am I right??) My small bladder has always been a ... much greater stamina for holding it than yours truly, so you'd think I ... , and a wide collection of John Deere memorabilia. Stop by if you're ever

  • by Jess K. '10
  • June 1, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  Some reflections Post decisions, a few thoughts.

  

  : about jobs, about your ability to pay for college, and more generally ... families across the economic spectrum. If circumstances change in your family at any time during your four years here, be assured that we will be

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • March 29, 2009
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  American culture at its finest: Thanksgiving How my family celebrates the holiday. Plus a crash course in U.S. culture for internationals.

  

  actually played with your feet), and preparation for the holiday season. I ... poorly, you're not alone. The United American Indians of New England agree ... the holiday. Enjoy your turkey, your protests, or your ordinary autumn

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 27, 2008
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Overheard at MIT Vote vote vote!

  

  Facebook group that you get to join when you're a student here that's called ... your functions...and then erasing them person 1:... person 3: yeah, it ... that MIT doesn't admit you based on your intelligence. They admit you

  • by Snively '11
  • November 11, 2008
• Blog / Challenges

  Where WAS I? Honestly? I still don't know.

  

  , and Burton-Conner laundry machines always cost $0.75 and three of your ... otherwise, even the little voice in your head that's telling you to just strap on your hiking boots and go for a twelve-hour apple picking trip this

  • by Jess K. '10
  • October 20, 2008
• Blog / Challenges

  MIT Medical: A Freshman’s Story Worth sharing.Worth reading.

  

  -style ward, complete with nurses taking your blood pressure at all hours of the ... details). But as a PPO - and unlike your local doctor - they do not have the ... Extended Plan. Or, if you are on just the Basic Plan, they need to send your

  • by Paul B. '11
  • August 14, 2008
• Blog / Events

  Ben’s Farewell The conclusion to the Ben tribute entries, and a little advice.

  

  you've pre-written your life story or are like me and have very little idea of what you're going to eat for lunch today (update post-lunch: a ... you'd get to meet and interact with your adviser every week. But this

  • by Jess K. '10
  • June 28, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My UROP Experiences Research is kinda cool.

  

  opportunity to put some of your thoughts in a textbook. I've had the distinct ... things that make the digits on your calculator) to a plastic. 2: Make the ... published. That's what grad school is for. Use your time here to figure out

  • by Derrick B. '08
  • May 7, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Sore Subjects state of affairs isn't so good. But here are some telescope pictures!

  

  a pretty cool place to hang out. Especially in february. What you're ... asbestos (at least they warn you): And a reminder of what you're after ... day and night (sorry, science doesn't care about your sleeping habits

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • April 14, 2008
• Blog / How to Food

  Gluten-free at MIT Oh hey, that rhymes!

  

  people with food allergies. You can go shopping for food even if your dorm ... and buying all of your other meals gets really expensive really quickly ... regardless of your situation. There's hope for you yet, though - Gillian '10

  • by Keri G. '10
  • April 2, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Rrrrrrr. CPW! [UPDATE] CPW Smoke. Don't breathe this.

  

  paragraphs in your entry (personal peeve, I hate writing that is just a ... have your entry written sometime during the week after CPW > Go ahead and upload all of the pictures using the blogging software of your

  • by Snively '11
  • April 1, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Poems Robert Creeley today.

  

  Wicker Basket Comes the time when it's later and onto your table the ... your distractions, perhaps your youth, is gone; when the streets outside ... the world is mocking you for your clumsiness, you will retain your

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • March 19, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Happy Valentine’s Day from MIT Because theobromine is delicious.

  

  such goodies as how to get your MIT email address and lots of information ... yet. (On that note, if you're an RA applicant and stressing out about college - don't panic. I know nothing I can say will alleviate what you're

  • by Paul B. '11
  • February 14, 2008
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Why I do too much stuff at MIT 1)My mom doesn't have a problem with it.

  

  Jake '10 just said ten minutes ago, "Oh! You do stuff! No wonder your grades suck!"), but that's something I can and do accept. If you're ... just have no patience. College is the one time in your life where you

  • by Keri G. '10
  • January 13, 2008