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• Blog / MISTI

  Lodger Third in a trilogy of Berlin photo entries, featuring the country of Moldova.

  

  of the bears. I'll be brief, for the sake of wit. First, Ling '07 ... inscription "Made in England." For Mitra, here is the Iran bear. For Ruth ... Prep through ESP, here is the quite vibrant Georgia bear. For fans of

  • by Sam M. '07
  • July 15, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  A point to clarify

  

  , then, for us to know what dorm we want to be our temp?" Omar '10 answered: "Drew, it is important for you to know which dorm do you want to ... since now which dorm do you want to be in, it's better and easier for you

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • June 4, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  That Lovely Pre-Finals Period

  

  IBM/Lenovo merger for class. It was a team project on mergers as a whole ... finish a few pages for Friday, along with studying a bit for my (last ... desired, but it can be quite helpful for freshmen to take a variety of

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • May 10, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Advising and freshman formalities

  

  hall, Third East, had its annual faculty dinner. We cooked for various ... to do cool stuff like that. We've gone out to nice places for dinner ... four-day weekend helped. ;-) - I've been exploring UROP options for

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s All About The Process Take a moment, then get back in the game.

  

  respect for the process. I am particularly pleased with the diversity of this class. For many there is a perception that the only way to increase diversity is to 'relax the standards'. I can't speak for other Colleges

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Etiquette Workshop: The Keys to Painless Networking Jodi Smith taught the UPOPers the keys to painless networking!

  

  attended an etiquette seminar taught by Jodi Smith last week. For an hour and half, Ms. Smith taught us the Top Ten Tips for Painless Networking, which ... shouldn't break their bones. Hold it for a few seconds while making eye

  • by Melis A. '08
  • March 12, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Parafilm Effect The center cannot hold... unless you stick it together with Parafilm.

  

  from Full House, was once the touring drummer for The Beach Boys? What ... film for numerous uses in the typical laboratory including the typical ... time, no possibility for the making of the product in any other thickness

  • by Sam M. '07
  • March 11, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  The Role Of A Teacher A discussion regarding recent events in a Colorado classroom.

  

  While you guys are waiting for decisions to be released, here's a ... about the teacher in Colorado who was suspended for his remarks in the ... - here's one of many examples. By asking you for your opinions on this I

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2006
• Blog / Events

  Underneath your curves (Free) sample problems from MIT's integration bee this year.

  

  readers. I've had an overwhelming number of requests for sample problems ... my life. Last night I made my TV boyfriend Alton Brown's recipe for 40 ... time to peel, and forget about it in a 350 degree oven for 90 minutes. As

  • by Sam M. '07
  • January 31, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Counting On One Hand And this is where Porky Pig says, "That's all folks"

  

  have to work for them. This observation was prompted by the fact that ... was the first semester for many things for me. Yesterday, I had the ... get the reference? Until then, for those of you finishing off your

  • by Bryan
  • December 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Waiting (is the hardest part)

  

  While you wait... For those who are curious about envelope sizes: the ... envelope (4.125" x 9.5"). As for the admit letter, it is unlikely to be mistaken for anything else. Jane asked, "I always wondered....why is MIT

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 10, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Study Break!

  

  sounds weird. Trust me, I remember coming to campus for CPW and taking ... and get money for all these cool projects and we have a study break ... pset all by myself. Doing psets alone is torture. For me, anyway. I know

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 6, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Nightmarket Two (unrelated) celebrations of low-priced office supplies and Asian culture. (~15 pictures)

  

  ) and I went to Harvard Square for some errands and dinner. Weywey dug ... for 18 cents each! Needless to say, I was thrilled. (I bought 12 ... bus back to MIT for Nightmarket. This event is co-sponsored by lots of

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 7, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Florida, complete I'm back in Boston now, my meetings in Florida being done. It was quite a…

  

  packed house. I also got some recommendations for yummy Cuban food on Calle ... conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Not too long after that, I'm off to Southern California for more Central

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 19, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Jenny Hu- Adapting to Artifical Gravity Junior Jenny Hu worked in the MIT Man Vehicle Laboratory to study if people can…

  

  nearby sites such as the moon and low Earth orbit. For NASA to carry out ... takes a while to get used to. It is important for astronauts to adapt to ... hires UROPs and is a great place for a first research experience. Jenny

  • by Melis A. '08
  • August 7, 2005
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Pardon my French! Join me as I cross the English Channel and dodge oncoming traffic on the Champs-Elysees.

  

  -Elysees Here's a small tip for your next visit to the Eiffel Tower: Don't go when ... my ticket validated for the next day and hopped in a taxi bound for my ... ) The queue for the Mona Lisa I don't think this needs a caption

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • July 19, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Aisumasen, Yoko San Aisumasen (Apologetics).

  

  morning at 6 AM I'm leaving on a fast train for my beloved hometown, that "burgeoning center for ... arts and culture ... maintaining the warmth and ... product upon the American public. So, gentle readers, look for a couple

  • by Sam M. '07
  • June 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  MITE2S, RSI, and more

  

  Today, I'm in northern Virginia, assisting with the selection for the ... you and your lives. Because I do not work for the CEE or for MITE2S, I ... MIT aims for a freshman class of nearly 1000 students each year (in

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Everyday Is Like Sunday

  

  students during early action. While I don't have final numbers for this year ... 't set any target for that number. We won't have a final count of regular action applications for another month or so, and I don't know what the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 12, 2004
• Blog / Admissions

  Keg of worms and phytoplankton

  

  I'm at home now in Hampton Bays getting ready for the first of my ... for snapper. Sadly, though, I had almost no luck (skill?). Maybe I was ... applications I've seen. I thought about this for a while, and what I came up with

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 7, 2004