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• Blog / MIT Life

  Balancing Act… ...or not

  

  sometimes hard to maintain, and I live in perpetual fear of messing it up even ... outside and wears sneakers. Walks into a deep puddle on my way to Stata ... and groceries. Is mid-week hence no time to shop. Lives on fruit loops

  • by Veronica M. '22
  • September 28, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT Meetings with Brown & Yale in Texas and Arizona Learn about three great schools at once in the American Southwest.

  

  spring, and last year's trips to Southern California, Maryland, Virginia ... Brown & Yale Universities for meetings in Texas and Arizona. Details ... opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors (that is, rising juniors and

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 1, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  anatomy of a hell week do not try at home

  

  is hell, i have descended to the 9th circle and am hangin' out in the ... behemoth of a homework assignment for 6.867 and trying to catch up on my late ... will need to turn in late because i've used up my one and only extension

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • October 27, 2016
• Blog / Athletics

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

  

  thing lately. From touring MIT frats and sororities to touring our new on ... unique and special. I'd like to think that there’s something new to be ... . This turf field is very near and dear to my heart, as I have played

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • April 4, 2025
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Re-Froshening A Story of Cynicism and Optimism

  

  going to UROP and I was going to be a Medlink and an MIT blogger and then become a doctor. I was going to rock out at my classes and a bazillion ... going to graduate with a 5.0 in a double major and double minor with a

  • by Piper '13
  • August 10, 2014
• Blog / MIT Life

  Welcome to Senior Haus, version 2.0 More pictures!

  

  .00 (Intro to Psychology) professor Jeremy Wolfe, and our Institute President ... of Hanna, Dorota, and Jake, all fellow frosh. Here are some from the fourth floor: This is the door to GRT Vikash's room - The 4th HNC

  • by Keri G. '10
  • February 20, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  A Series of Embarrassing Events, Part 1 Zumba and putting pants on in lecture

  

  original story, so I decided to write a post with both stories and hold off ... class, and walked to the DuPont T-Club Lounge. The T-Club Lounge has a ... trickled in, and sat down. Ashley welcomed us to the course, and explained

  • by Anna H. '14
  • February 15, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  California, Here I Come… I begin my Fall Travel by heading to the West Coast

  

  and what being an EC means to them. So, I’ve spent the last several ... schools about their experiences and tried to talk especially to those who ... and feel it works well for us. One by one I’ve said goodbye to

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • September 28, 2008
• Blog / About Decisions

  MIT, You Make Me Wanna Wait! Between high school and MIT, I took two years to travel and work as a…

  

  . Welcome – MIT’s an amazing place (no matter what you’re here to study), and ... Weekend, but to start your academic and life voyage as a freshman this fall ... possible, start your own life, and not be told when to go to bed and what not

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • April 8, 2007
• Blog / About Decisions

  Will the pie be bitter or sweet? Hint: it's a trick question.

  

  outcome to the decision you receive from MIT, and the odds are heavily ... . Regardless of whether you go to MIT or elsewhere, your intrinsic drive and ... While I may lack Ben's ability to speak to the heart, Matt's wisdom

  • by Rachel F. '12
  • March 11, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  The Waitlist This is not an easy entry to write so I'll just keep it short. No…

  

  This is not an easy entry to write so I'll just keep it short. In a nutshell, we're not going to be able to admit anyone from the waitlist this ... fewer applicants this year - fully intending to use the waitlist in order

  • by Ben Jones
  • May 10, 2005
• Blog / Announcements

  Meet the baby bloggers! you have to read that to the tune of meet the flintstones

  

  wonderful group of people. And now you, like us, get to laugh, cry, and lose ... , has defrosted milk in a shower, and needs you to know, she's on Tik ... can draw HORSES (!), but prefers to ride a bike, and is dating Harry

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • September 24, 2021
• Blog / Admissions

  Early Action this year I'm so impressed with our applicants

  

  *Update as of 2015: Early action is available to both domestic and ... read your essays, to learn about your cultural heritage and family ... ’s mission to use math and science to improve the world. We had more Early

  • by Kris Guay
  • December 19, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Discuss Disqus launching our new commenting system

  

  for admissions officers and current students to share their stories. It's also a place for y'all to carry on a conversation with us and amongst ... sites manage to do this, and to do it well. Probably the best known

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • March 10, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Admitted Student Gatherings we want to meet you!

  

  , and with my second season of reading applications behind me, its time to ... ’re parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Here are a few ... home of an MIT Alum and parent of an MIT Sophomore. Be sure to check the

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 21, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Giving Back (Guest Entry) Guest Entry by Kenny '13

  

  an abundance of opportunities here at MIT to grow and learn more ... sophomore here for Physics and Computer Science. In addition to academics, I ... So it's pretty interesting if you take a step back and look at your

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • April 5, 2011
• Blog / Events

  Study Break!

  

  sounds weird. Trust me, I remember coming to campus for CPW and taking ... insanity point. I worked out one problem as best as I could and decided to move on to the next. I took one look at the question and just burst out

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 6, 2005
• FAQ / First-year application

  What’s the difference between Early Action (EA)/Regular Action (RA)?

  -binding) vs. RA, and thus no advantage or disadvantage to applying for either round, aside from learning your decision earlier. Every applicant has to meet the same standards and go through the same very difficult admission
• Blog / Academics & Research

  More humanities than a humanities major Bitter complaining and fond reminiscing. Can't beat that with a stick.

  

  compositions for Monday 11. Laundry, laundry, laundry 12. Go to New York and ... , later this week I am heading to the Ig Nobel Awards and to a five ... listening to various symphonies and concerti and then identifying them and

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 30, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Spreading Santorum around MIT Or rather, just spreading awareness of Santorum.

  

  is a lovely picture, and I've been trying to find an appropriate ... I don't want to make this blog too political--I will not use Turkey vs. Spam as a stepping stone to the presidency. Still, I must say, I

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 6, 2005