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• Blog / Community Projects

  [Guest Post] Designing the 2025 East Campus Rollercoaster by Zack I. ‘27

  

  to build. This process takes the better part of the year (or a full ... coaster with a banked curve. This had never been done before due to ... addition to increasing efficiency, a multi-rider cart would allow the coaster

  • by Aiden H. '28
  • June 18, 2026
• Blog / Events

  Pageant and pomp and parade The whippoorwill of freedom zapped me right between the eyes.

  

  , and he was able to get a really great vantage point to take photos the ... ) informing me that a reclusive-cousin-of-a-friend-of-a-friend used to be a ... linking to. That afternoon Ruth and I went to The Wrap because there's a 10

  • by Sam M. '07
  • July 7, 2005
• Blog / About Decisions

  Making your college decision May 1st! Have you decided?

  

  League school, a college with easy access to a beach, or one with a top ... . There are a million ways to get involved in a million different activities ... just waiting to teach you more. For example, as a first-semester freshman

  • by Melis A. '08
  • April 28, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Summary of the Semester I'm a senior and it's super weird.

  

  to be a real person. Like a real person who pays bills. But then I paid ... Do you want to see a picture of my cat? Of course you do! SHE'S SO ... to count towards my major requirements. Fingers crossed!!! I Got a

  • by Rachel D. '16
  • November 9, 2015
• Blog / IAP

  IAP in Review: Week One IAP should stand for Independent Awesome Period.

  

  on writing!) to compare a bunch of genetic sequences. For three hours ... -jitsu lessons as a PE class. I'm really quite glad I decided to take jiu-jitsu, as I've been trying to pick up a martial art for quite some time - there

  • by Paul B. '11
  • January 12, 2009
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Chocolate!!! The MIT student group The Laboratory for Chocolate Science is featured in today's Boston Globe.

  

  (LCS) is a student club dedicated to spreading the appreciation of ... the surface or "bloom," causing it to take on a whitish sheen or oily ... science, and mathematics majors united by a love of cocoa - and close to 500

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 8, 2009
• Blog / How to MIT

  Boys like cars and money $1 billion is not enough for thefacebook, but $9 an hour is good enough for…

  

  , because there is a sign specifically telling them not to do so. 2. If you ... . Sometimes. Well, there used to be a hammer. And I didn't know about it. And ... let you do your p-sets, but once in a while I've gotten to talking to

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 25, 2006
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What’s MIT’s mission statement?

  intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in ... The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in ... nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Great Expectations i've never read the book, but the title seemed to fit

  

  expected them to. Have a few anecdotes!! Expectation: I start using my dorm ... – it’s a difficult adjustment to the college lifestyle, with the food thing being a big part of the change. There are amazing places to eat all

  • by Michelle G. '18
  • September 17, 2014
• Blog / MIT Life

  Turkey vs. Spam’s Hair Two parables of personal hygiene.

  

  things to look out for in a university, and they're all great. But there ... seem a bit high, but that doesn't stop frat boys from trekking over to ... a barber in 5 years now. At least, not one where I had to tell them

  • by Sam M. '07
  • July 27, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  I think I am slowly going insane This is your brain on AI-generated videos

  

  was trying to create a benchmark for evaluating AI-generated videos, and ... realizing it, these subtle flaws began to mess with my mind. When I took a ... ice cubes seem to be moving around a little too fast.” In fact, liquids

  • by Andi Q. '25
  • November 6, 2024
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Visual Arts @ MIT part 2 our experience trying to prepare for the animation industry at MIT

  

  you to a career in animation -- is something we would have really wanted to hear as high school seniors. So, here is a part 2 post, kind of ... -production. These stages all have various aspects to them that require a wide range of

  • by Danny and Allan G. '20
  • April 22, 2020
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Waitlist, 2009 Within the next few days, we plan to make waitlist offers to complete the Class…

  

  school, but it is a standard practice to consider accepting a waitlist ... waitlist that we will not be able to offer them admission. We offered a spot ... . But now, as a high number of admitted students have chosen to enroll, we

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 13, 2009
• Blog / Events

  Central Square Dance Party You can even play the videos and dance along to them. It'll be like you…

  

  doesn't mean that there's less to do - in fact, I find my days are STILL packed, just in a different way. (Which is maybe perhaps why my blogging ... 've been on for the past two months.*) A couple weekends ago the city of

  • by Jess K. '10
  • August 12, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Waitlist News Within the next week, we plan to admit approximately 35 students from the waitlist.

  

  school, but it is a standard practice to consider accepting a waitlist ... waitlist that we will not be able to offer them admission. We offered a spot ... . But now, as a high number of admitted students have chosen to enroll, we

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 12, 2008
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  Transporting In & Around MIT Everything you need to know about how easy it is to get around MIT.

  

  .00 a ride), the MBTA also runs buses (these cost $1.25 to $1.50 a ride ... Worcester to see a Nightwish concert. Taking the T is essential for getting ... PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION This includes but is not limited to cars

  • by Cristen C. '10
  • September 28, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Additional Questions & Answers Regarding Music At MIT If you've pursued music in high school and wish to continue doing so in college,…

  instrument. 1. Do you have to be a music major to perform in MIT's ensembles ... concentration, and some who choose to declare a music minor or major - but the ... to them in a given ensemble for the upcoming semester. The faculty will

  • by mitblogs
  • April 24, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  I designed a marching band drill for MIT and I didn't even need experience

  

  , and it came out just a few months ago. My raging school spirit inspired me to choreograph a piece for MIT. The app is surprisingly easy to use, even though I've never been in a marching band (or any kind of band). The

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • February 15, 2026
• Blog / Admissions

  PSA: how to take the Bebras Computing Challenge this fall

  

  're a student or a parent, you could forward this to your math or science ... homepage) is an international challenge that introduces students to computational thinking. Founded in Lithuania in 2004, it has now spread to more

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 26, 2017
• Blog / Blog Projects

  ASK US (the MIT Bloggers) ANYTHING! YES

  

  going to be busy from 8pm-10pm on April 18 for a blogger-centric CPW event ... hosting this AMA — click on any of our names to get a quick overview! Andi ... Engineering with a Concentration in Product Development (2A-PD). Feel free to

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • April 18, 2025