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• Blog / Uncategorized

  Things I Know to Be True: Addendum One A post I hate, and some truths from my first year at MIT

  

  won't like in the future. As a challenge to myself, I'm putting my ... to Be True. It was meant to be a simple introductory post, and I ... artifacts of reality crashing to the floor. If it was a creature, it would

  • by Ella T. '25, MEng '26
  • June 20, 2022
• Blog / Announcements

  For those impacted by Hurricane Michael (and other disasters) clarifying our policies for applications affected by catastrophic events

  

  until Regular Action if that allows you to get the rest of your life in ... be as flexible as possible in these situations. When you’re able to do ... @mit.edu. We’ll be here to talk to you and figure out a way to make sure we get

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 22, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The 12 Step Plan don't pack too much, you probably wont use half of it anyway.

  

  producing results. Get in there and demand a challenge. And never be afraid to ... build your network. Take pictures. Try to be in a couple of them too ... central to your area, explore and get to know them. You are a temporary

  • by Cydnie T. '12
  • July 25, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Disappointment I know how it feels...

  

  didn't get in: I have a story for you! And hopefully, it'll make you feel ... with friends. In the end, I didn't get a nomination spot - and for about ... application processes as a way for me to simply learn more about myself and get

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • December 21, 2011
• Blog / How to Food

  How to Survive in a Cook-for-Yourself Community and why meals plans are terrible

  

  note: you are required to purchase a meal plan if you live in a dorm with ... of the post offers ways to feed yourself in a non-dining community for ... makes it incredibly convenient. The frozen meals are easy to make in a

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • June 10, 2017
• Blog / MIT Life

  Aquatarkus Why I turned in a half-finished 10.37 problem set.

  

  gets to pretend she's a real pirate for a little bit along with first ... ! Anyway, so, uh, last Saturday? my floor decided it would be a good idea to ... request a total of $3300 to plan trips with one another. It's a way to

  • by Sam M. '07
  • May 17, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Application Advice v2.0 How to survive the application process without losing your mind.

  

  “trick way” or “back door” to get into MIT. Your application is not a game ... a read, because I give an in-depth account of how I managed to ... important points in there. A common question I get a lot was articulated by

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 20, 2006
• Blog / Challenges

  from me to you burn it all down

  

  Sometimes, you need to let things go up in flames. . . . I have struggled with writing blogposts in the past few months. It’s not for a lack of things to write about—there’s always something going on in my life

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • October 17, 2021
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Liveblog from Apple Store I copy Paul, 3 hours later.

  

  current roommate is also temporary, although you will get a chance to keep ... language halls) was completely random. There's going to be a concert here in ... power to decide whether you will stay in them or not. This does not

  • by Snively '11
  • July 26, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Lessons Learned in Lab Applicable to life.

  

  best. 2. Get a good night's sleep. Every night. I've been in lab as late ... Yes, I know it's a Sunday, but nonetheless, I went to lab around 2 ... 've learned a little about life - and how to live it: 1. Tell the truth. I

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • June 19, 2011
• Blog / Events

  There is such a thing as a free event Collegefest is going on this weekend, go get yourself some free junk!

  

  Advantage Card and $10 if you don't. Anyway, if you're interested in getting a ... with a few friends to the Collegefest in Hynes Convention Center (it ... then it's not to be missed! Oooh, you can also get a lot of Starbucks and

  • by Melis A. '08
  • September 17, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  a walk down memory lane in the form of albums

  

  album and I wanted to know more. I made a One Direction in addition to my ... throws SpringFest, where we get big artists to perform a concert for us ... Recently, I've stopped listening to new music releases in favor of

  • by Cami M. '23
  • October 1, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  choosing where to go for my younger brother

  

  a woman gets to experience many of the other universes that might’ve appeared had she made a different decision somewhere in her life. In one ... are you in your current beliefs? A lot of advice about choosing

  • by Rona W. '23
  • May 1, 2022
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Fresh Food! Here at last!

  

  opening ceremony with a short thanks to everyone who helped, then Dean ... student has got to eat. In fact, all college students need to eat (hopefully ... produce stand to campus Anne Wilson, Campus Dining March 27, 2009 A

  • by Cristen C. '10
  • March 31, 2009
• Blog / MIT Life

  What Are YOU Up To This Summer? click me! click me!

  

  get enough pictures! You'll have at least a week to send them in. Prize ... 'll post it on my next blog! What: A picture that's somehow related to your ... know that, she, in fact, also just climbed a mountain (at 2000 meters

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

  Work and Energy Can't do the former if you don't have the latter.

  

  fascinating, not the least because I get to see Winnie-the-Pooh cartoons (in ... new meaning. So this week, I decided to shape up a little. By this, I ... , gathered my books, went to a study room, and didn't move for about four hours

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • October 7, 2009
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Your college application motivation soundtrack for October write those personal essays! submit those early apps! get PUMPED UP

  

  Last month, Petey posted a motivational soundtrack for the month of September. A lot of y'all seemed to like it, so we made another one for October! This month's theme is to get hyped up and get shit done! :) Give

  • by Nisha D. '21
  • October 5, 2019
• Blog / Academics & Research

  A Day in the Life (3)… [Biochemistry] Another biochemist sharing his experience as an exchange student.

  

  , and you will acquire literacy to write your own. At MIT, students are equiped to look pretty in the lab. For example, I can pour a gel, then set ... not know how to use a pipette: Cambridge teaches passion. It assumes

  • by Cambridge
  • May 13, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Followup To Mailing Disaster Answers to your questions from my last post, regarding the recent mailing of EA decisions.

  

  applicants right now who will absolutely get in RA. So to answer your question ... deferred, what is the deadline to send in supplemental materials? Get things ... want to thank all of you who had my back today and who wrote in with

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 14, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  The November Rule 2: Electric Boogaloo the one rule you should not break (take it from me, kids)

  

  how to be an independent person in your first semester at MIT is ... conducive to functioning on your own. you'll also miss a lot of social and ... with new people. and there's a decent chance your partner is in a close

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • September 23, 2021