I have truly found paradise or I hate this fracking place. Both are true all the time. This is the most stressful, most fun, and most challenging experience I have ever had, and I love it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be prepared to meet some of the most intelligent, most interesting people you will ever know. Know your limits. Know when to ask for help. Be passionate about something. I would say the thing that I have noticed about MIT is that everyone has something they truly love.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It's tough.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The wing in my dorm is the best. I am friends with everyone. The dining is meh but everything else is great :)
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It's just okay.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I do theater and intramural soccer.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
And if you don't have the buck, financial aid is need-based so the Institute has you covered.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Hacking is the best. Look it up at hacks.mit.edu.
Barker is a good place to nap or enjoy the view of the ridiculously large dome above you.
Go on an Orange Tour. Do it.
Everything is a number here: We don't say major names. I am course 1. = I am studying Civil and/or Environmental Engineering. The buildings are numbered and we rarely use names for them. The courses are numbered so the general institute (gen ed at other schools) requirements are 7.01x, 5.11x, 18.02, etc.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Ambitious. Passionate about their work. Science and engineering are a huge part of your life but not everything if you don't want them to be.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many things to do!!!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
50% of guys are in one of our 36 frats. 30% of girls are in a sorority. Greek life is a lot bigger than expected here. We are just nerdy greeks.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I have truly found paradise or I hate this fracking place. Both are true all the time. This is the most stressful, most fun, and most challenging experience I have ever had, and I love it.
Be prepared to meet some of the most intelligent, most interesting people you will ever know. Know your limits. Know when to ask for help. Be passionate about something. I would say the thing that I have noticed about MIT is that everyone has something they truly love.
It's tough.
The wing in my dorm is the best. I am friends with everyone. The dining is meh but everything else is great :)
It's just okay.
I do theater and intramural soccer.
And if you don't have the buck, financial aid is need-based so the Institute has you covered.
Hacking is the best. Look it up at hacks.mit.edu. Barker is a good place to nap or enjoy the view of the ridiculously large dome above you. Go on an Orange Tour. Do it. Everything is a number here: We don't say major names. I am course 1. = I am studying Civil and/or Environmental Engineering. The buildings are numbered and we rarely use names for them. The courses are numbered so the general institute (gen ed at other schools) requirements are 7.01x, 5.11x, 18.02, etc.
Ambitious. Passionate about their work. Science and engineering are a huge part of your life but not everything if you don't want them to be.
So many things to do!!!
50% of guys are in one of our 36 frats. 30% of girls are in a sorority. Greek life is a lot bigger than expected here. We are just nerdy greeks.
MIT Police are great.