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• Blog / Academics & Research

  Hwæt! Did you know that you can study Old English at MIT? The language of Beowulf and J.R.R. Tolkien's Rohan

  

  Authors): Old English and Beowulf hwæt ƿe gardena in geardagum þeodcyninga ... of the Old English epic Beowulf, and in this class you will learn to ... , and lonely winters; of haunting beauty found in unexpected places; and

  • by Anna H. '14
  • February 9, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Guide to MIT: Academics requirements, resources, and miscellaneous info

  

  . Scheduling and Registration DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (for a formal overview, go ... resources are available. Some will be offered by the class, and others will be ... “CLAAASS,” now known as “Before you Register for Classes: Tools, Tips, and

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • May 6, 2018
• Blog / MIT Life

  On keeping on keeping on It's pretty much the only option.

  

  Embry-Riddle and Gonzaga and Tulane and [YourState] University and ... universe has built up to critical mass I cry and scream into my pillow and ... with certainty is that about two and a half months from now, our nation

  • by Laura N. '09
  • June 30, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  First Day of Classes! Today, the MIT Class of 2014 begins.

  

  represented: Montana and New Mexico The most represented US state: California ... Today is the first day of the Fall Semester at MIT, and thus is the ... , tried out for a cappella groups, played sports, and more. The formal

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 8, 2010
• Blog / Hacks

  Citius, Altius, Mens et Manus In the words of a great woman, "Yay, a hack!"

  

  DID YOU KNOW? The United States won 9 gold medals in the most recent Winter Olympics in Torino. ..and many thanks to Joe '06 for showing up with this photograph at 6:30 in the AM. Bigger? Even bigger

  • by Sam M. '07
  • February 28, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT ‘10: Corey Kubber MIT will help Corey Kubber '10 "develop and grow, with some eccentric, genius-type people."

  

  years, and took part in the state championship this year as one of the top ... . 'I like to hang out with my friends,' he said. 'And I like going to the beach at night and looking at the stars.' [Cydney Scott / The Post] Corey

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 30, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  The One and Only Melis

  

  , electricity workshops offered through the 4-H, and a problem solving competition ... . It was a no-brainer -- I hustled to Next House as fast as possible and ... step of the problem once again, and walked out with a smile on her face

  • by The Humanitarian Blog
  • May 21, 2008
• Blog / Events

  In pursuit of freedom MIT might not be free, but plenty of things are.

  

  FASAP, an advising seminar for MIT freshmen that has not one, not one-and ... and immensely bloggable. Now that we've sipped through autumn down to ... thanks to MIT funding, which gives its thanks to my tuition), I and my

  • by Yan Z. '12
  • October 21, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  UROP 101 – The Intro Entry Each week, I will explore a different MIT student's unique research project and the insight…

  

  a few interviews and lab tours, I was offered a position in the Chen ... MIT is serious about research. The Institute is the birth place to ... -time photography, and holds the distinction as one of the greatest think tanks in the

  • by Melis A. '08
  • July 20, 2005
• Blog / About Decisions

  Dear Prospective 2020s Passing on advice that good people have given me

  

  's equally possible to find these things, and happiness, at other universities ... Dear Prospective 2020s, You've made it this far, and EA decisions ... 's what I can offer, because that's what has helped me most this semester

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

  one weekend in March a play-by-play

  

  . Saturday 9:00 a.m. For breakfast I eat cereal and drink jasmine tea. Then I ... feeling pretty stressed and mentally out of it for a few weeks so I’m hoping ... trips to Denmark and the UK, when she encountered lots of people who made

  • by Kai V. '25
  • March 22, 2025
• Blog / Classes

  On psets and projects and why "midterm season" is all the time

  

  ."]problem set classes and project classes.[/annotation] A problem set class has regular problem sets, possibly exams, and possibly a final project. A ... MIT's General Institute Requirements, the subjects that every MIT

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • October 25, 2022
• Blog / MIT Life

  Hosed Hosed- adj. Bogged down with work (From the glossary of the 2007-2008 How to Get…

  

  You know, I have about a million awesome entries planned, and NO TIME ... totally and completed hosed. I can't even believe I'm taking 15 minutes to write this entry, but I thought you guys deserved at least an update, and

  • by Laura N. '09
  • December 7, 2008
• Blog / Events

  Grace Hopper a celebration of women in computing

  

  in Computing -- which is basically an 8,000-attendee-and ... amazing people, and remember that I wasn't alone in this very male-dominated field. It was also a chance to get a selfie with CTO of the United States

  • by Piper '13
  • October 29, 2014
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Is there an MIT Flying Club?

  , encourages and facilitates affordable, hands-on experiences in full-scale flying for the MIT community. Open to pilots and non-pilots, the club offers regular general body meetings for members, hosts helicopter fly
• FAQ / International applicants

  Can I apply if I am undocumented?

  Yes! Undocumented and DACA applicants submit the same application components and go through the same selection process as all other students. For those students who face financial barriers, we offer fee waivers on our
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Boston Book Festival #3 of 3 Boston Adventures

  

  offered literary treasures under white tents. In the nearby churches and the ... here. Boston Adventure #2 at the Institute of Contemporary Art here. **** Last fall, my friend and I went to the Boston Book Festival (BBF) in

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • May 14, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  The State of the Mail: Opened & Processed It's time to check MyMIT to make sure we have all the pieces of your…

  

  following: Application Part 1, Application Part 2, Secondary School Report and ... processed most December testing by now), and, if applicable, Interview Report ... system. If you had an interview more than two weeks ago and we haven't yet

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 24, 2008
• Blog / Athletics

  A Series of Embarrassing Events, Part 2 Neither zumba, nor yoga.

  

  room with mirrors for walls, from 9-10am on Mondays and Wednesdays. At 10 ... PE classes begin at 10 minutes past the hour, and end at 10 minutes ... . I clicked my way to the PE site, saw that yoga was offered in the T

  • by Anna H. '14
  • February 16, 2013
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Before you Register for Classes: Tools, Tips, and Resources Scheduling Tools and Tips for Incoming Students

  

  by checking off completed GIR, REST, Lab, and HASS classes, as well as the requirements of your specific major(s) and minor(s). You can create ... descriptions, move courses around, and save different paths. Check it out

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • August 20, 2015