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• Blog / MIT Life

  SCIENCE! I'm bad at it, sometimes

  

  was, or did. I don't think I ever actually went to NASA; maybe I went to ... accidentally squashing or over-etherizing them, and almost threw up. I had to leave the room when our teacher told us to etherize the rest. In 10th

  • by Anna H. '14
  • November 12, 2012
• Blog / MISTI

  Need help choosing a MISTI program? MIT-Germany alum Nina Sinatra advises incoming interns to keep an open mind

  

  students who are considering MISTI to think of the program both in terms of ... based only upon the places that look most fun to live in - while being ... critical to enjoy the work that you are doing. In my case, I found a good

  • by MISTI Program
  • November 3, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW Q&A I asked current freshmen about the things they wish they knew for their CPW!

  

  I should be in or what bus I should be taking. It gives you up-to ... questions you have in the comments section below, and I will do my best to ... event you want to attend or star each event for every day on your phone so

  • by Rachel D. '16
  • April 9, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Riddles, Research, and Nerds with Power Tools My week.

  

  since Simmons opened in 2002. In addition to a slew of Simmons residents ... to say, it was completely ridiculous in a way that could only ever happen at MIT. In addition to helping out with a bunch of traditional pen

  • by Paul B. '11
  • January 24, 2008
• Blog / IAP

  eighty hours (pt. 2) notes from the second day

  

  my best to ignore it. The second time was at 6 AM or so, around Toledo ... , IL listening to: the jazz that they’re playing in the station lobby ... back, I spent another hour or so in the Chicago Cultural Center, which is

  • by Alan Z. '23, MEng '24
  • January 12, 2023
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Breakfast in Paris, Lunch in Geneva, Dinner in Milan Hop on the train and check out some sights leaving France, traversing Switzerland, and entering…

  

  I set out from Paris' Gare de Lyon to continue my journey using France's famous TGV (train

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • August 9, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Getting Through a Difficult Month Study, Study, Study

  

  technique, or I was going to panic and not be able to produce some ... told, I haven’t necessarily had to do before. In the end, the month was ... schoolwork to watch The Office or bike, but I had to plan accordingly, so I

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • April 1, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My night with 8.03 MONSTER ENTRY AHHHH

  

  to sleep. For those playing along at home, here is Pset 8 in all its ... are a strange beast to me in E+M. 5:10am. Still thinking about SI units ... so as to illuminate the otherwise dark shadows in the figure. A

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • November 11, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  The MIT Spring Concert This year's concert: Jason Derülo and Janelle Monáe.

  

  to have the best taste in music on campus, they tend to get the best ... audio or pictures of this concert? Would love to hear it / see it... The ... , voted overwhelmingly to strike 'in solidarity with the national university

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 26, 2011
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Reliving the good ol’ days Tombs, Smurfs, and Halloween

  

  ' days of my childhood all in ways related to MIT. Exhibit A: TOMB ... interactive puzzle adventure that you do in teams where you go from room to room ... Now everyone raise your hands if you used to watch Saturday morning

  • by Bryan
  • November 3, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  creative lockdown: low points of a virtual fall Part 2 of a fall semester recap

  

  joined clubs, went to events, partook in many things. But the activation ... quite hard and not allowing myself to rest. After our week-long break in ... school turned out to be the dagger in my side as I trudged on to the end of

  • by Waly N. '24
  • February 27, 2021
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Class of 2012 Profiles of MIT's new freshmen.

  

  of applying my skills to design vehicles or systems used in space ... Technology in the fall to pursue a degree in either computer technology or ... awarded a full scholarship in an honors program to the Massachusetts

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 2, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Doonesbury Conclusion Official Doonesbury news.

  

  Rennselaer had also stepped up to the plate -- or rather made their own attempt ... overcome ("It would be entirely unethical of me to stuff a ballot box, or ... Cornellians to the poll in numbers sufficient for Big Red to catch up. "We

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 26, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Breaking Normal From Freshman Spring Archives

  

  couches in the lounge Friday evening. I’m used to the cycle of work and then ... to Seven Eleven, the frequent walks to the Charles River or to a friend ... magical in the mundane, to see the extraordinary in the habitual. Here goes

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • June 22, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  Missing documents! FAQ: What happens if part of my application isn't showing up yet?

  

  will not be penalized in any way. At this time, please do not call or ... . Finally, I hope you'll join me in saying thanks to the entire Records ... The most popular question in all modes of communication -- blog

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 4, 2012
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Three Guys, Six Degrees almost better than a five guys burger...almost.

  

  ...they’re all a little bit off-the-charts in one way or another. And you ... going to be living in the same dorm as him. I lived in a triple during my ... 3 or 4 AM (and he goes to bed at 10). He proceeded to put sheets

  • by Chris S. '11
  • June 1, 2012
• Blog / Challenges

  That’s right, you’re sick Thank you, nurse, for stating the obvious.

  

  most people are quick to say that they're just fine. In fact, if there ... , and trudged across the street to MIT Medical. Sitting in the waiting ... later, after waiting in an exam room and wishing I were dead or passed out

  • by Keri G. '10
  • March 8, 2007
• Blog / How to Human

  remember me on family

  

  wanted to stay in southern California for the sake of my grandfather, out ... to visit me in Massachusetts for "when" I got into MIT. He knew about ... whenever my Lolo couldn't even fathom me not getting in. My mom had tried to

  • by Cami M. '23
  • June 1, 2021
• Blog / Life after MIT

  i’m back .gif not an undergrad, not a grad student, but a secret third thing

  

  in my friend's car to head back to the West Coast. We stayed in small ... prior, so I have a very distinct memory of us trying to find and/or ... visit every once in a while—you know, to catch up with the people I hold

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • December 7, 2022
• Blog / Classes

  i’m studying abroad this semester hello europe

  

  up applying to Math in Moscow, which is usually held in-person in ... motivate me to actually watch the lectures in a timely fashion and come up ... university, I didn't want to pay $26,000 for the spring semester. Math in

  • by Rona W. '23
  • February 7, 2021