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  Fun in NYC Part 2 Hold on, this is a long one. Tons of pictures though!

  

  at us but before she can say anything I chime in. "We're over 18 ... said "Can I let these two in? They look young." Luckily the guy wasn't as ... bus stopped it was 6 AM and nothing was in English. I took this to mean

  • by Snively '11
  • February 23, 2008
• Blog / Challenges

  Failing and perfectionism

  

  't understand myself. I can say how it’s affected me though. I got a bruised ego ... when it can do good. I'm also not implying "high-achieving good ... belt all at once. I straight-up failed a class in my fall semester that

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • June 12, 2023
• Blog / Challenges

  a peek in a week of my summer trying to enjoy it while it lasts

  

  ’t feel rested at all, and I’m not ready to be trapped in the [annotation ... with just bread. I cannot express how much I love bread; it brings me ... nontrivial, but at least I will die happy. 8:00 - 11:00 pm At some point in

  • by Kidist A. '22
  • August 30, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  choosing where to go for my younger brother

  

  can give. Here we are, in this universe where I chose MIT. I love MIT in ... outcome? How can we even compare outcomes, like, would it be better to be in ... , much better than I can, about how we make and destroy our future selves

  • by Rona W. '23
  • May 1, 2022
• Blog / About Decisions

  Welcome to MIT, Class of 2012 Welcome home.

  

  worsened my mood. I had gotten in to MIT. Now, I can't help but feel that ... . Really, you guys are amazing, and I can't wait to meet you all in person ... morning of Sunday, March 18th, I was sitting at the computer in our living

  • by Paul B. '11
  • March 18, 2008
• Blog / How to Human

  “There is No Place Like Home” ...especially when you are a long way from home

  

  four years living in Baker House and I loved it there. When I returned to ... ’t sure if I knew the whole story. Understanding how life might be different ... groups when I was in college but sororities such as the six whose members

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • July 12, 2013
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Intertwined Relationships — for me — have always been about choices.

  

  remember most is thinking about how in two years I would be going to college ... . I told them about my dad, and how I had been fifteen the last time I ... knowing how I end my sentences. Sometimes, people joke about knowing how to

  • by ana~
  • February 14, 2022
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Fitting In Fitting in at MIT

  

  topic of affirmative action in college admissions; however, I'll say right now, we're not going there. What I do want to focus on is how in an ... students, people from home, and the like is: "How do you feel like you fit in

  • by Bryan
  • May 19, 2006
• Blog / Challenges

  emails to self & the long goodbye

  

  strange things that i have collected in the last couple of years. now that i ... resources here, how to be someone how can let this place change their life. it ... the other hand, i keep learning just how little i could do to cause the

  • by Fatima A. '25
  • March 27, 2025
• Blog / Admissions

  Happy Holidays and Good Luck As regular action deadlines approach, try to relax a little

  

  college apps are likely still an irksome item on your mind. I'm in Southern ... the spring classes and to my return in January, when I'll be taking a ... decision applications. I can only tell you to be yourself. MIT wants to hear

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • December 26, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My 7 Favorite Places to P-Set! Eat, Work, Repeat.

  

  for two reasons; 1. I can sit in the grass and work and 2. I can get ... Without a doubt, I think every student here can agree that problem ... stand working in my room. I feel cramped and not as productive as there

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • November 10, 2017
• Blog / Events

  Why Leadership? (guest post) Inclusive leadership and vision-building at LeaderShape 2018.

  

  world and consider how I'm taking steps (however small) in the right ... my core values show up in my actions? how can we go against our default ... covered in the curriculum, but I do remember how our group facilitators sat

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • January 21, 2018
• Blog / MIT Life

  on being seen ...and why that might be important

  

  setting. There is a great deal that I enjoyed about engaging in one ... ,” and I suspect that I will share some of them in due time.  However, as I ... ’s chances of thriving.  There are settings in which I did really excellent

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • May 31, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  Keg of worms and phytoplankton

  

  their MIT application. In my three years of reading applications, I can ... I'm at home now in Hampton Bays getting ready for the first of my fall meetings this Sunday in Plainview, NY. Yesterday, I went fishing

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 7, 2004
• Blog / Admissions

  March Questions Omnibus 2

  

  in high school and i want to learn more about how i can get admitted ... people applied to MITES, and how many applied to WTP. In addition, I wanted ... On to the questions... Arvind wrote, "'One more favour please', can I

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Final Countdown Duh nuh nuh, nuh... duh nuh nuhnuhnuh..

  

  There's one week left of my freshman year - how much can you fit in a ... attend of the four classes I'm taking, three finals to sit through, two days to pack, and one night when Javi and I will order Thai food from

  • by Jess K. '10
  • May 16, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Classes – Fall 04 What I took way back when

  

  neither performing. In how many ways can the trio be chosen? I know, I ... Bawitdaba with Kid Rock a) In how many ways can the trio be chosen if the ... In numerical order, this term, I am taking: 4.614; 7.012; 14.02; 14

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 23, 2004
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Things I Learned From Freshman Year Overanalyzing all my bad habits.

  

  (^how to make studying for finals in December cozy) I have had ADHD since ... trying to be positive. Still, I don’t believe in blanket statements. I like ... Tumblr is where I put a lot of this reflection. In particular, I seem to

  • by Selam G. '18
  • July 23, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The most beautiful class schedule yes. good

  

  forces me to get up in the mornings, but I think (with dedication) I can ... totally positive.” When I registered for classes in the fall (last) semester ... also like reading about various political philosophies. In the past I

  • by Michelle G. '18
  • February 3, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  Ben’s Sixth Semi-Annual Q&A Answers to questions received through 2PM on 12/22/05.

  

  can send in our January scores, I would like to take the SAT again. I ... . ------------------------------------- Rafael wrote: "How tall are you measured in smoots?? :)" I'm not sure about ... that the earliest I can start is in August? (I like to get things done

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 22, 2005