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• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  What’s happening with Senior House The thing that happened, why the thing is upsetting, and what can hopefully be done

  

  we have made.” Emphasis mine, because “we” was in no part the “Senior ... people are talking about it. There is an article in The Tech regarding its announcement in general, and then another in which Dr. Cynthia Barnhart discusses

  • by Michelle G. '18
  • June 13, 2016
• Blog / MISTI

  Another Journey Planned How to go abroad 101

  

  Honors Program in the mailbox across from WILG. So begins my journey to study abroad in college. The International Honors Program is a unique program in that it examines a thematic topic in multiple countries. The

  • by Becca H. '12
  • February 21, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  [Guest Post] Getting Help @ MIT by Warren K. ’27

  

  In my first month at MIT, I: Caught COVID, then a cold, then strep ... ="aligncenter" width="346"] I was late for class that day 🙁[/caption] After 12 years in the service, I got out of the Navy in August and started at MIT in

  • by Jeremy W.
  • January 17, 2025
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Lessons from Loomis and Whitney a math month post

  

  between points and lines that Andi alluded to in his post on duality (though ... perhaps some thoughts about life at MIT too. If you're not as interested in ... some thoughts about life at MIT :). The math in the first part is some

  • by Paige B. '24
  • April 23, 2024
• Blog / Rural and Small-Town

  rural winter, city winter haven't shoveled snow here once

  

  of Cows![/caption] Winter in Wyoming—a symphony of snowflakes and ice ... statement, and the sharp crack of ice breaking in the horse trough signals the start of another day. Winter in Wyoming is its own beast, a stark contrast

  • by Nicole Cooper
  • February 26, 2024
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  thank you notes before i go

  

  stumble into Maseeh Waffle Night all those years ago in April 2019 during ... seen him since the fifth grade. And that you took the initiative in the ... 're actually in your presence, words unfortunately can't do it justice. But being

  • by Cami M. '23
  • May 31, 2023
• Blog / IAP

  So, What Exactly Happens? y'know, over IAP?

  

  could try (and likely be unsuccessful in) compiling a list of activities ... remember. Playing numerous 3-5 hour sessions of Dungeons and Dragons in the lands of Foxgrove on 3West (a wing in the dorm Next House). We

  • by Paige B. '24
  • February 2, 2023
• Blog / IAP

  *Independent* Activities Period Part 2 our second IAP apart!

  

  We spent our IAPs in two different states, for the second time. We ... interested in, but are not sure if you want to pursue. Or, it’s also great for getting industry experience in a field that you know you want to pursue, but

  • by Danny and Allan G. '20
  • February 5, 2020
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Lego Heroines interview with the amazing Maia Weinstock!

  

  Ideas competition, let me fill you in. MIT’s very own Maia Weinstock recently won (!!) with a set of extraordinary women in NASA. Maia is currently ... thank her. She has been busy interviewing around the U.S. and even in

  • by Alexa J. '20
  • April 4, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Things That Happened! Since I've been gone~

  

  ’t want to run in the hall because who does that, but then also you feel ... somewhat similar to junior year of high school, in that I feel I’ve somewhat established myself somewhat now. In my UROP, which I’ve had for 5 semesters now

  • by Selam G. '18
  • March 6, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  three things i made recently lasers, radio, and a chocolate chip cookie loaf

  

  in session yet. the snow's only just turned to rain and we've had two snow days in the last week, which meant lots of indoors time. it's kind of nice, really: mario kart in the lounge outside, teasing the hall

  • by Allan K. '17
  • February 15, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  jr fall classes &c

  

  semester where i am genuinely excited about all of my classes! i'm in: 14.33 - Research and Communication in Economics a sort of pre-thesis class, where we will undertake independent research projects in economics. will have to

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • September 19, 2016
• Blog / Community Projects

  Guest Post: Simmons Hall Finishes 18,239 Piece Puzzle in 40 days and 5 hours

  

  puzzle in private dining. In all of the reviews that I saw while doing research on this puzzle, nobody was able to finish in less than 8 months. It ... and support that so many people provided in order to make this the

  • by Erick P. '17
  • February 29, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  What Trains Make Me Think Of Bringing the focus away from miles and minutes - and onto more enriching things

  

  (in addition to still blogging for MIT Admissions - sorry eager blogging ... able to work close to home is a plus for me, but in my case, it still ... 's just in one direction. That's not insurmountable by any means, but it

  • by Emad T. '14
  • July 12, 2012
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Gotterdammerung and The Barber of Seville [by Xenia '13] Art Scholars go to the Met!

  

  Wagner was many years ago, in a summer novel: an elegant, cultured but ... ; Juliet in the sense that both deal with romantic love unrequited because of ... active community of students with an exceptional interest in the arts. The

  • by ARTalk
  • March 20, 2012
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Free-est post! un-free schedule

  

  In the hassle of getting my life and graduation requirements together ... intentionally by taking eight classes a semester so they can graduate in two years ... professor at age 20. He frequently cites his own papers in lecture, and we

  • by Rachel F. '12
  • February 28, 2012
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Travelogue: Part Une Trip to Bath and meeting an MIT professor thousands of miles away from MIT

  

  assignments, I decided to take a break by traveling to Bath in Somerset, UK. I arrived in Bath bright and early around 10am. That means waking up at 5 am and walking to the Cambridge train station in sub-zero temperature, say

  • by Linh V. '13
  • February 16, 2012
• Blog / About Decisions

  Disappointment I know how it feels...

  

  called 'To the Deferred' - and I want to now add to the words expressed in that entry. First: to those of you who got in - congratulations, and ... didn't get in: I have a story for you! And hopefully, it'll make you feel

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • December 21, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Average The benefits of challenging yourself in high school

  

  As a freshman in college, one of the most important things I do is reflect on my experiences here at MIT. How am I doing in my classes here ... should try to establish ourselves as individuals by being the best in

  • by Kirsten L. '15
  • November 16, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  That fear of “falling behind” Exploring options @ MIT

  

  be engulfed in the so-called MIT bubble. Which basically means, getting ... existed! People live in houses! Dogs exist! Babies exist!" Here, I am ... teenage dream. I've just always loved art and design and cities, and in the

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • September 8, 2011