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  Introducing the Class of 2013: Merritt ‘13, Carlos ‘13, Edward ‘13, and John ‘13 The final edition of a nine-part series of articles about the incoming MIT class.

  

  in July and then go on to Poland for the Linguistics Olympiad. While ... Millennium Scholar Culture shock gives way to passion for learning By Jason Hidalgo June 6, 2009 Just moving to a new apartment can be tough for some

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 31, 2009
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Fig. 3: La dolce vita snaps from an extended spring break

  

  embarked on a journey to warmer, sunnier lands down south. Two weeks before ... proximity to so many different countries make it so easy to hop on trains or ... Amsterdam, to an even colder city up north. I guess I'll count that as part of

  • by Kevin S. '19
  • April 23, 2018
• Blog / Events

  The Class of 2017 Graduates from MIT

  

  covered, I wrote a very sentimental letter to the Class of 2015 on the ... out into the world, the small ritual of slipping it on reminds me to be ... do on a day to day basis: try to make the world suck a little less

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 9, 2017
• Blog / Challenges

  I Hate Change but at least, I'm creating it

  

  used to how quickly life can change, even if the anticipation for the ... , No to living on 2East, No to working on that problemset right now ... everything. I couldn't stay in 2East. I need to do what's best for me. It's a

  • by Paige B. '24
  • February 17, 2023
• Blog / Academics & Research

  19 Summers AHH I'm getting old :(

  

  on how to pluralize things like "June" and "July"? I had to stop myself ... (in order): Archaeology (which I signed up for in order to study ... bump into a couple of my fellow Lancaster-ians on MIT campus. For more

  • by Anna H. '14
  • August 19, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Remember? A Blast from the Past

  

  for this week was to think back on our lives, pick out a memory that ... , mustard-yellow couches, perfect for me to jump on when I got tired of my ... they're awesome. For 21W.755, I get to write a short story every week

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • February 16, 2010
• Blog / Events

  5 days until Mystery Hunt

  

  and others team up to solve lots of puzzles, with the ultimate goal of finding a coin hidden somewhere on campus. For a more in-depth description ... home!). Still trying to solve Drawing Conclusions I... Working on

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 9, 2005
• Blog / Events

  MIT Commencement On Friday, the MIT Class of 2005 graduated! It was a beautiful day on Killian…

  

  On Friday, the MIT Class of 2005 graduated! It was a beautiful day on Killian Court for the MIT Commencement ceremonies. For the curious, here ... were abuzz on Killian Court early on the morning of Commencement

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 6, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  Circles, circles, circles week to week to week

  

  the most convenient timings. Never before a call I have to be on or a ... weekends with things to do and meetings to go to. SIPB on Mondays, Squares on ... back to my room after a long day of being outside with friends. It's not

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • May 1, 2023
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Acting, Writing, and Roleplaying: A Match Made in Heaven [by Susan Shepherd '11] Guild members have infiltrated the KGB, made first contact with aliens,…

  

  in order to create something fun and new. For example, painting skills ... his bribe? Or will you go into danger to save it for him? The cameras ... ready for people to play. I'd like to end by congratulating those of my

  • by ARTalk
  • March 28, 2008
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  2020 Reflections & 2021 Resolutions

  

  planned for 2020, but regardless I think it's good to always set goals! Gym ... off. Improve makeup skills - Accomplished! I learned how to put on fake ... off, but I'd put two or three blogs in a week to make up for it. Keep

  • by Cami M. '23
  • February 3, 2021
• Blog / Academics & Research

  school projects aka why i havent been writing in the last few weeks

  

  of the projects were interesting and enjoyable to work on   i ... on the last day of class they invite a local string quartet group to ... for a chunk of metal to perform almost any computation you can think of

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • December 12, 2021
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Singing with a Local Filk Group [by Susan Shepherd '11] At MIT, I discovered that my "unusual" hobbies weren't all that…

  

  's easy for you to learn about neat stuff through the grapevine. If you ... month to sing science fiction and fantasy folk music, called "filk" for ... a treat to join in on. And if you enjoy guitar or the flute or the

  • by ARTalk
  • April 14, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  Dear Applicants: The College Essay part 3 of the Dear Applicants series

  

  Breathe… If you have submitted your application, go to 1. If you are planning to submit your application, go to 2. If you’re writing your college essay, go to 3.   3 How can you describe your essence in 250 words? 100

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • November 12, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  Numbers Sigh.

  

  - and, for that matter, on me as well: tests, problem sets, untimely ... professor encouraged us all to stay in the class: a 46 on the exam ... same goes for your SAT score. I will be the first to tell you that it

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • October 5, 2011
• Blog / How to Food

  [guest post] crumbly fruit and the importance of keeping at it by Caleb M. '27

  

  for a while. You keep turning the food processor on, and then the fruit ... the food processor, and you turn it back on. And you start to worry a ... some space for it to move... And then, right below where the blade of the

  • by Kayode D. '27
  • August 13, 2024
• Blog / How to Food

  kitchen nightmares bugs and toasters and explosions, oh my!

  

  every meal for the past eighteen years, it's safe to say that I'm a pretty ... , spurring me to scream for Selena, the official bug person in this apartment ... . "Just freeze it for a few days to kill off the larvae. It'll be fine." We

  • by Mel N. '24, MEng '25
  • November 5, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  MyMIT is live we're ready for you to begin

  

  Good news!  You can now log onto MyMIT to access the application for freshman admission to MIT. Many of you may have received a shiny ... . Once you register on MyMIT, you will be ready to begin the application

  • by Kris Guay
  • September 4, 2012
• Blog / Athletics

  Nadal, Federer, Helfant ‘85 Adam Helfant '85 is the new boss of professional men's tennis.

  

  excellent job for the ATP." Andy Roddick also had some nice things to say: "I ... blog readership will be excited to learn this fact. Adam Helfant, MIT ... , Helfant lived in Burton-Conner, the same dorm that currently is home to

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 31, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Second First Week Quick update at the start of term.

  

  school or on your own? Do you hope to pursue any global interests when you ... was helpful, because now I'm fine with getting up for morning classes :-) A couple of classes I'm paying special attention to: 21F.019

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • February 15, 2006