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  Be yourself or create yourself? The biggest question in freshman year.

  

  ” does not succeed in that one goal. For me, MIT was a golden opportunity to “create myself”, even literally. Since “Jenny” is not on any of my ... , not less.) I actually did go to IHOP and a few frats, played Super Smash

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • August 10, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  There Is No Formula A formula would take the human component out of our process, which is perhaps the…

  

  worked so hard to include the world in that passion that Amtrak noticed and ... our applications. It’s not anything I can explain – you just know when ... perfect class. Not the perfect class, but a perfect class. As Andrew

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 16, 2004
• Blog / Admissions

  Guide to MIT: Choosing a Dorm the good and not-so-good reasons

  

  )convenient the accommodations are, you will not be happy in a dorm that doesn ... experience that may or may not suit your nutritional needs. For me, having a ... . Think carefully about what dining arrangement works best for you, and

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • June 14, 2018
• Blog / Best of the Blogs

  major takeaways: from every semester of mit

  

  when you're on a set schedule. Every day, I wake up, I work out, I go to class, I talk to my friends, I do work, I head home, I sleep. Next day ... guy someone is dating, how much work someone has. I think that's what I

  • by Cami M. '23
  • February 28, 2023
• Blog / About Decisions

  Dragons A blog post for deferred students (and everybody else waiting on decisions).

  

  or skiing and me staying home to work. I wouldn’t do that. If I could do things over I would work less, kayak more, photograph more sunrises ... conquered that one. No one, not even MIT, can take away the accomplishments

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • February 14, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  what am i doing great question.

  

  actually works in the lab where I’m doing my thesis--we’ll get to that later ... praying that seniority would work in my advantage helped. I also desperately ... 2.THU is not really a class--it’s my thesis!!!!!!!!! This means I don

  • by Selam G. '18
  • February 18, 2018
• Blog / Best of the Blogs

  A Different Voice some words about MIT, by someone who's not me

  

  to work for multinational companies by their sophomore summer. kids ... , you land that job, your project works and your research is published and ... .004 exam that i am so, so not prepared for that i really shouldn’t be writing

  • by Allan K. '17
  • November 24, 2014
• Blog / About Decisions

  In Search of Answers Seeking recommendations, rather than providing them...

  

  When most people learn what kind of work I do, they often speculate ... contributions or the work of other admissions officers, our roles in the ... students and parents, this is simply not the case. If you approach the

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • October 13, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Science Out Loud! On teaching/making/producing educational videos and why it's so much fun

  

  working on various projects involving educational/digital media literacy ... amount of work that goes into video production – "any MIT student can sit ... creative work that you think is good. It's frustrating, especially when you

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • March 1, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Today I hit my TA with a door I didn't MEAN to.

  

  the multiple contusions have healed.) Matt is not actually my TA, but I ... 'm not just saying that because I nearly hospitalized him today). I ended ... -value level of what you're about to learn is on a par with the Tooth Fairy not

  • by Jess K. '10
  • November 7, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  The Room(s) Where It Happens You've hit submit. What Comes Next?

  

  “cold-hearted,” “robotic,” or “judgmental.” Not only do they think that we ... about how our process works, but I’ll share a little bit about how our ... work for committee. I was sitting in Dean Stu Schmill’s office, which has

  • by Jessica Ch'ng
  • January 9, 2019
• Blog / Advice

  Words of Advice for the Incoming Class you did it! now what?

  

  incredible strides, made great sacrifices, and worked so, so hard to get here ... gotten praises from friends, acquaintances, and not-so-much acquaintances ... sure! But do not spend this next year constantly studying, studying

  • by Cami M. '23
  • December 23, 2021
• Blog / Best of the Blogs

  Coping With Anxiety What is anxiety? What is panic? Definitions? Confusion? FINALS?! Cats.

  

  to catch one's breath. One's chest might hurt from not breathing ... . If you are not in a safe space, try to find one. Whether it is your ... Oneself Grounding oneself is reminding yourself that you are here and not

  • by Rachel D. '16
  • December 6, 2014
• Blog / Best of the Blogs

  I Miss the South Musings on a secret Instagram account

  

  working person. It’s just hard to not feel disadvantaged when you ... but does not eliminate planned, long-form posts that require a ... , because the large majority of my thoughts are not sad. I post funny pictures

  • by Ella T. '25, MEng '26
  • October 1, 2022
• Blog / Athletics

  And the Whistle Blows soccer post-season & my last competitive soccer game

  

  I’m not working out to get stronger and faster on the soccer field ... over.  But not only was our season over, but suddenly so was my 15 year ... . Saturdays are spent on Roberts field, friends and family in the stands. Not to

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • November 21, 2024
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Yachts, Drones, and Lessons from the Media Lab How to lose a phone in 90 seconds

  

  . One day last summer, while I was working as a UROP in the Media Lab ... working with, a delivery man walked into our lab with a large package in tow ... test it out. I’m not sure why Larry took the drone the beach, as opposed

  • by Joel G. '18
  • October 1, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  Dear My Old Friend, This is quite possibly weirdest way to introduce myself

  

  Agust D song 어땠을까 here; I’m not usually one for lyrics, but these ones are ... body will get old eventually. Our sister’s in Chicago working as a ... , but you still feel lonely sometimes. I’m sorry — I’m not sure if you

  • by ana~
  • September 24, 2021
• Blog / Best of the Blogs

  Masquerading as a Liberal Arts Student The life of an MIT student abroad

  

  am reminded that I am not at MIT. I am away from the buzz that defines ... observe my surroundings, not just from the new cultures we have visited, but ... the world works. Nothing can be done without consideration for politics

  • by Becca H. '12
  • November 24, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Esse quam videri To be, rather than to seem

  

  that it is not simply a function of age, but rather a fundamental ... application process can be very competitive, it is not inherently a competition ... am not discouraging them from applying for admission, but rather making

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • August 10, 2011
• Blog / Athletics

  [joint post] a guide to mit gyms big brains, big gains 😤

  

  , campus gyms can also get quite busy. As someone who has worked the front ... ="alignnone" width="768"] we are not taking feedback[/caption] institute gyms We didn ... ="102817" image2="102818" /] Wang Fitness Center Located in [annotation note='not to

  • by Gloria Z. '26
  • September 4, 2024