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  some small distractions to help with many weighty things

  

  here! sometimes you just need a break from the stress, a place where you ... . like, actually, this man is losing his damn mind in a way you have to see ... together huh cat taking sled ride: also courtesy of my housemate! oh to be a

  • by Shuli J. '22, MEng '23
  • December 18, 2020
• Blog / Life after MIT

  packing for the road looking back on nights that last forever

  

  to Skullhouse, for a hospital-themed birthday party complete with bags ... . But before my would-be opponent and I could find a suitable table ... managed to wrangle the money away. Then a bunch of people around a poker

  • by Amber V. '24
  • April 27, 2024
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Dreams How MIT has helped me keep a life long promise

  

  . As time goes on, it is no longer just a question of what you want to be ... need a PhD, how often will I have to move, are there any jobs available ... . If you are new to the MIT blogs, mine in particular, there are a few

  • by Ben O. '19
  • August 22, 2016
• Blog / MIT Life

  A Night Off Campus and some dancing

  

  to unspool from the rest of my body. I need a break, and luckily, I can get one. I put on a light jacket, text a friend who wants to meet at ... to the gas station to grab a few drinks. Fifteen seconds outside, and I

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • October 21, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Looking Forward and Backward 10 Memories and 8 Resolutions

  

  currently looking into finding a new UROP to work with in the coming semester ... saying, “You got the gig!” It has proven to be a really fun job that I ... . Shooting a bottle-rocket 200 feet in the air and somehow managing to not

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • January 2, 2018
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  I Want A Radio Show!!! about Christmas Music Year Round...or Midwest Pizza...

  

  I want a radio show!! This summer, I'm going to be in Boston ... , I don't just listen to it in November, or in October-- I am a FIRM ... song. Other music I like that I don't know where to put it just yet

  • by Kayode D. '27
  • April 29, 2026
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  A World of Pure Curation an interview with holly h. 18'

  

  queer people. I want to talk about sex, because I grew up in a place where ... Exhibition”, and apparently there’s a WikiHow article called “WikiHow: How to ... ’s really hard for me; it seems really Meta to me to not only make a body of

  • by Sabrina M. '21
  • April 5, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  You’re 18, But You Aren’t Invincible Impressions of my first month at MIT -- both sobering and exciting.

  

  supposed to be a priority, somewhere up there with getting good grades and calling home once in a while. There are things to do at all hours ... -qualified enough to get into a top university, chances are he or she worked pretty

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • October 1, 2005
• Blog / How to Human

  “Take care of yourself.” "Can you post something positive please?" - my mom

  

  't quite know where to start with this post. In fact, I've rewritten it so ... stable, obviously voiced a little hesitation. It took me a while to ... Engineering Fair 70th Year Anniversary Gala, where the CEO's husband had a quick

  • by Cami M. '23
  • October 19, 2019
• Blog / Community Projects

  dormspam-the-game (Part 1) wits, skill, and the teeniest amount of luck

  

  to the end to find out what this is ;)[/caption] Last month, I had the ... :30PM ET!"]progress to a live game show[/annotation] to compete for $399 ... 1: Hide and Seek Rules You are the player. You choose a place to

  • by Kathleen E. '23
  • August 13, 2020
• Blog / About Decisions

  Denied by MIT, Now A Goldwater Scholar finding her way four years later

  

  email finds you well, even though it's a little random. You emailed me 3 ... In May 2016, I wrote Denied by MIT, 5 Years Later, where I shared the story of a student we had denied in 2011, and how well he had done

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • April 18, 2018
• Blog / Athletics

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

  

  ="113940" image2="113941" image3="113935" /] Finding a new tour guide Ashley has to ... -your-rain-jacket-everywhere weather). What better way to enjoy this good weather than by going on a little adventure? I’ve been wanting to do a blog showcasing MIT’s many

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • April 4, 2025
• Blog / Challenges

  Pursuing CS as a (near) beginner being a prospective CS major with little programming experience

  

  where I feel like a lot of my STEM background amounted to nothing, since ... school go to for pursuing pre-med. It's difficult to find a physics ... submitted a ranked list of electives to submit into a lottery system, where an

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • February 14, 2022
• Blog / About Decisions

  Consider a Gap Year Deferring enrollment is an option you may want to consider.

  

  point where a lot of us in admissions are talking about ways to get ... As I do each year about this time, I'd like to talk a bit about deferring entry to MIT, also known as taking a gap year. My hope is that you

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 1, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  A Letter to CPW Prefrosh let the onslaught of CPW-related posts continue

  

  in London, so decided to make a trip out of it. Unfortunately, I'm not ... are nearly ready for you. While we all wait, a few words to help you ... and a highlighter. Make plans – but don’t force yourself to follow

  • by Anna H. '14
  • April 9, 2013
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Let the Rush Begin On Greek Life at MIT.

  

  one at all either. I remember coming to MIT as a freshman and hearing ... finding a house that I felt really at home at, and ended up joining ZBT ... . A free meal or an outing to go paintballing is always also fun as well

  • by Bryan
  • September 8, 2005
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  the art of trying new things exploring new clubs, making new friends, and doing the things i was afraid to do

  

  because I wanted to find a way to explore my interest in business with a ... going to countless recruitment events and throwing my hat into a whole ... MITAdmissions Instagram account. The ultimate goal was to create a space that

  • by Cami M. '23
  • September 19, 2020
• Blog / About Decisions

  “what if I get rejected” for everyone nervous about admissions decisions

  

  I'll cut to the chase: it's November, which means that a lot of the ... to MIT, or they already have and now must wait a grueling amount of ... best friends and I had a pact: go to Stanford. We famously donned

  • by Aiden H. '28
  • November 13, 2024
• Blog / Admissions

  Summer restaurant recommendations Some of my favorite restaurants.

  

  MIT iGEM team, was on his way to eat with some friends at a new (for him) restaurant. Summer is a time where students find even more time to explore ... visitors!) to try. They're many of my favorite places! Cafe Baraka: A

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 15, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  last first day (take 3) there are so many other blogposts with this title

  

  . Every minute that passes by feels crucial, like not a second is even to be ... - Introductory Music Theory. I had a brief musical stint when I was younger, where ... . Originally I was supposed to take a lamp making class (EM.21) because I

  • by Cami M. '23
  • February 8, 2023