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  Bursting the MIT Bubble 1.0 things to do in Downtown Boston

  

  regrettably failed to take advantage of its historical and culinary wonders, but when the post-finals laze took over, I devoted most of my time to local ... . This post is Part 1.0 of my favorite ways to burst the MIT bubble

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • June 22, 2015
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  [Guest Post] a space for women at mit by Nandini Choudhury (WXGS Assistant Director)

  

  important to at least acknowledge the nuance that comes with gender and fields ... .[/annotation] In 1882, MIT officially began admitting women to all departments ... Cormick Hall: the first women's dormitory at MIT. Fast forward to 2023: MIT

  • by Kanokwan T. '25
  • August 12, 2024
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  Rain by any other name lagi na lang umuulan

  

  season ends around May, and the rainy season ranges from maybe June to October. Overnight, the winds would abruptly switch from amihan to habagat, from the northeast to the southwest monsoon. Habagat brings in hot, humid

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • August 22, 2021
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  The future isn’t the answer reflecting on anxiety

  

  rolling waves of panic I had on the flight back to Boston). Thinking about ... we keep doing these things, not because they're guaranteed to make us feel good But because failing to do them is guaranteed to make us feel

  • by Jenny B. '25
  • January 30, 2022
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  What getting an education from MIT is like according to students and robo-cj

  

  , but you'll have to hold your breath for high tide. Every time the waves ... To understand this post, you need two important bits of context. First is the famous quote widely attribute to former MIT President Jerome

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • August 17, 2020
• Blog / Academics & Research

  How to trick yourself into thinking that you’re writing a report The most productive procrastination technique revealed at last!

  

  fear, for I am here to teach you how to trick yourself into thinking that ... definitely opened up a brand new skillset for me to flounder in and ultimately ... . _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Optimal Procrastination Technique:  How to trick yourself into

  • by Anastassia B. '16
  • May 17, 2015
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  A Major Crisis: A Follow Up what happens next

  

  . I've been thinking a lot about the many steps I took to get here, as well as the next steps, since I'm sure it's going to only transform and mutate more and more as the months go by. The journey to figure out what

  • by Cami M. '23
  • July 17, 2020
• Blog / About Decisions

  Putting Diversity into Context The diverse ways that colleges and universities define diversity

  

  have fielded numerous calls and emails soliciting advice on how to ... . When the questions began, I will admit to being a little perplexed by what seemed to be widespread confusion. When I was a kid, I recall

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • July 14, 2011
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  In the Realm of Giants imposter syndrome with a senior year twist

  

  together. Whether you’ve decided to try to find a job, or apply for graduate school, or go to an extended retreat in the mountains of Italy, you most likely have to submit some sort of documents trying to convince the people

  • by Sabrina M. '21
  • November 13, 2020
• Blog / About Decisions

  I Challenge You Pi day approaches.

  

  join, fields you wanted to explore, dreams you wanted to realize ... . “Who will get in? What happens to the people who don’t? Who will I become ... think it’s important to consider why people apply to MIT. My primary

  • by Anna H. '14
  • March 9, 2011
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  Gee, my life’s a funny thing Remembering the bills I have to pay, or even yesterday.

  

  to the cemetery where Jim Morrison is buried because we had an hour to ... ironic now. This is why I'm going to be cremated when I die and have my ... of pictures of the Stata Center to show how innovative we are. Now, as

  • by Sam M. '07
  • August 21, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  “I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer…” wherein Neil Armstrong's legacy kicks off a year of Unified Engineering, and I reflect on…

  

  semicircular lecture hall as Professor David Darmofal, soon-to-be fluid/aerodynamics lecturer, welcomes us all to a year of Unified Engineering, a year-long, four ... building the first rocket to take astronauts to Mars. Some of my classmates

  • by Allan K. '17
  • September 9, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  21 Firsts highlight reels from the last few years, as I prepare to say goodbye

  

  It’s been 3.5 years since I came to the United States from Nigeria, to study at MIT. In 2017, this ongoing chapter of my life promises to ... to USA, to MIT, have been some of the most monumental years of my life

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • January 8, 2017
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  MIT Gothic You are reading an admissions blog post. You are reading tumblr.

  

  all day. You haven’t slept in weeks. You arrive late to lecture. The ... equations. They don’t look familiar. You try to find your professor’s office ... . You return to the first floor and walk to the other tower. You’re still

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • May 3, 2015
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  [Guest Post] On Food and Cooking at MIT, Semester 1 fantastic dishes and how to cook them

  

  exposure to American food has mostly been limited to what I can acquire ... [annotation note="I won’t specify which, and I hope that you will never need to ... . At best. I tried to believe that it was a personal problem, but other

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • January 8, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  Reflecting on 10 Years and Lessons Learned Happy Birthday, MIT Blogs!

  

  abroad. Take classes that involve field work. Buy cheap tickets to Europe ... , celebrations, and sometimes songs. They are also a natural point to look back and ... anniversay of my MIT journey. 10 years ago today, I was just about to start my

  • by Kim D. '09
  • August 7, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Maybe it’s okay to be this way The return of Dumbledore, and a new professor friend

  

  knack for delving into scientific fields and then writing about them. If ... off the TINIEST sliver at a time, in order to drag out the eating ... interests you - FOR A LIVING! You get to make connections with renowned

  • by Anna H. '14
  • October 3, 2012
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  The Muti Water Project ...is finished!!!

  

  on since my sophomore year. I worked to design and build a longer ... , where he went to middle school and where some of my relatives still live ... . Several months of delays occurred due to the state of emergency announcement

  • by Selam G. '18
  • April 20, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  How Wrestling With Snapping Turtles Can Get You Into MIT A student profile of an aspiring limnologist.

  

  , writing search algorithms to help fictional cows find salt licks in ... introduce you to my next-door neighbor, Nora '12. An aspiring limnologist ... to reenact this feat may result in serious injury, excessive brinyness

  • by Rachel F. '12
  • February 27, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  There are no imposters in the Class of 2018 Strength in networks

  

  . Posts include "It's an honor and a privilege to be in here with you all," "I can't wait to meet you," and "I already feel a special love for all ... , MITES, ...) There's a whole thread dedicated to sharing research

  • by Anna H. '14
  • December 17, 2013