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• Blog / Life after MIT

  On Moving A goodbye that took me a semester, and some distance, to write.

  

  . Because my Real Adult™ job(s) involve writing words! For educational online ... . I'm a full-time employee writing and editing scripts for the You ... of school for a loooong time. And I do, and I did, and I took a break

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • July 16, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  About MIT Recommendation Letters Some helpful tips and guidelines for your teacher letters.

  

  away. I recommend giving them all of the recommendation forms for every ... yourself as a match for each place. Teachers often find these conversations very helpful. If a teacher asks you to write the recommendation for them

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 16, 2010
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  Guess who can legally drive alone in Maine now? Learning to drive on hard mode (i.e., in Boston)

  

  National Park in Maine. We planned meticulously for the trip – booking the ... , I’ve had my South African driver’s license for three years and was no ... ’t you the least bit terrified?” “Is it even legal for you to drive here

  • by Andi Q. '25
  • January 19, 2025
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Double diplomas The only thing better than one MIT degree is TWO MIT degrees!

  

  directly place an order online. (For comparison, Rosie's has more of a ... that at MIT. If you complete the requirements for two majors at MIT, you ... pretentiously on your putative future office wall, for that matter). Somewhere

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • September 12, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  It happens to Helen Life is just a series of awkward moments sometimes.

  

  because they can play computer games instead of handling actual lab ... Z Center as I was getting changed for my evening run. Now, I didn ... inorganic chemistry and think you have a remarkable gift for conveying the

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 16, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Acting, Writing, and Roleplaying: A Match Made in Heaven [by Susan Shepherd '11] Guild members have infiltrated the KGB, made first contact with aliens,…

  

  Mario Brothers mural that plays the game's theme song when you touch it ... , writing, and directing. They also enjoyed role-playing games. The end result ... members have played a game or six, and have become more familiar with what

  • by ARTalk
  • March 28, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  IAP? No.. YOU’RE AP Possibly the worst title EVER. (Also, answers to your questions, but under the worst title…

  

  varsity track and field, wrote a movie critique column online, played the ... ? Do computers play a big part in life in general at MIT, or just for ... ago and stands for Independent Awesome Period (not really, but it might

  • by Jess K. '10
  • January 17, 2007
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  [Guest Post] Reflecting on the great memories of my freshman year ☀️ When life gives you lemons, share them with others >:) ☀️

  

  First, I want to thank my amazing roommate-in-exile Cami for letting ... Arts. I wanted to share with you what makes MIT such a special place for ... also known for its generous financial aid packages for international

  • by Cami M. '23
  • April 21, 2020
• Blog / IAP

  One Extraordinary Week, Plus Ferrets I suit up for surgery.

  

  certainly find someone who will give you a run for your money.) Updated my ... . =) Played in an Assasssins' Guild game, where I ended up trying to conquer the ... much been a whirlwind of activity. For once I have absolutely no problem

  • by Paul B. '11
  • January 14, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Campus Preview Weekend ...begins a week from today!

  

  working hard to finalize plans for the ~500 events we're going to cram into ... many people "in real life" for the first time. Please come say hi! Here ... are the ones I REALLY hope you'll attend (for reasons which will become

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 30, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  an unsolicited review of the whitney biennial (not really a review just stuff I liked)

  

  for years, ever since I learned that they’re host to (almost) all of the ... , with a different overarching theme each time. It’s known for 1) focusing ... favorites, in no particular order! PS sorry in advance for the terrible

  • by Gloria Z. '26
  • March 25, 2024
• Blog / Admissions

  Why We Blacked Out The Blogs and joined the SOPA strike

  

  bad consequences for the entire Internet as we have come to know and love it. H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), along with Senate ... , and YouTube, and Wikipedia, and, for that matter, MIT Admissions) by

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • January 18, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  QuestBridge 2014 FAQ

  

  This is a blog entry specifically for finalists in the Quest ... taking my tests in November/December/January. Am I still eligible for the ... October test dates, you will not qualify for the Match. If you have not

  • by Latasha Boyd
  • October 21, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  April Questions Omnibus 2

  

  for ISEF this year?" Yes! I'm looking forward to the Intel International ... for 2006/2010 admissions? When will the 2006/2010 application be ... change for the Class of 2010 this summer (perhaps July?). The paper

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 20, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Blogger Application 2010 Apply...if you dare!

  

  in the sun for the last two days, and when I got on it to ride to work ... -off for the summer months. I just got back from Alaska. More on that (with ... apply. As per usual, we will primarily be looking for incoming freshman

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 7, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  What to expect when you’re expecting CPW Some thoughts and advice in advance of Campus Preview Weekend.

  

  time helping to set expectations for the weekend. Because CPW is such a ... well-matched host for the weekend. Tonight, we had a meeting with the MIT ... a host for you, and they'll be in touch soon. There's no one standard

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 6, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Introducing the Class of 2013: Trevor ‘13 The sixth in a series of articles about the incoming MIT class.

  

  Franklin High 'regular guy' bound for MIT by Betsy Hammond, The Oregonian ... weights, play football and help his dad with construction. But he's brainy, too, with a penchant for chess and crossword puzzles. He's headed to MIT

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 10, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  Blogger Application 2011! how to be a blogger

  

  this morning, but check out what the Boston Globe had for its weather forecast for the long weekend: A sun-moon wearing shades? Now that is ... ! As usual, we will primarily be looking for incoming freshman; however

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 22, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  What to expect when you’re expecting CPW Setting some expectations, discussing myths & realities.

  

  of you a well-matched host for the weekend. Like online dating ... time helping to set expectations for the weekend. Because CPW is such a ... , and what not to expect. Your host: There's no one standard for

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 15, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  Welcome to MIT, Class of 2012 Welcome home.

  

  everything, if only for a moment? That's how clicking that button felt for me ... enjoyable and rewarding for you and your families as it was for me. The ... opportunity to make similar memories for yourselves. The first word of the MIT

  • by Paul B. '11
  • March 18, 2008