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Now open: Graduate Student Experience Grants applications

Have a creative idea for how to improve the graduate student experience at MIT? Apply for a Graduate Student Experience Grant by July 31! This grant is ideal for events starting in the Fall semester.

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The First ‘Hello’: Bridging Worlds in a Symphony of Minds

Walking through the iconic corridors of MIT, I am constantly reminded of the sheer brilliance that surrounds me. Here, every corner seems to buzz with the promise of innovation and breakthrough. Yet, amidst this symphony of intellect, a silent beat throbs—the universal quest for connection. Since the day I received my offer letter, I had […]

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