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Midnight Showers

Midnight Showers

(Non)sensical schedule optimization

February 11, 2019 | Shayne O.

In undergrad, I had what my friends called an “absolutely insane” schedule. I followed it because I felt like there was not enough time in the day to get everything done and I had the luxury of a flexible routine as a student. Sunday through Friday, my day looked like this: 2:00—3:15 AM  //  Gym […]

Downsizing Our Footprint

Downsizing Our Footprint

Comprehending the impact of space amidst a “tiny movement”

February 11, 2019 | Justin L.

You may have seen the recent film Downsizing, reveling in the antics of Matt Damon as he navigates life as a shrunken 5-inch man.  Despite the humor of the film’s premise, I believe it reflects a growing movement of people cutting excess from their lives and relocating to tiny spaces. For many MIT students, this […]

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Have something to say or share? Then blog about it!

IAP Workshop application deadline December 18

December 6, 2018 | Grad Blog Editorial Board

Hi MIT Grads! The MIT Graduate Admissions Blog is excited to announce its third IAP workshop on blog writing. In brief, Attend a 3-day blogging workshop: January 15, 17, and 22 from 9-11am Write two blog pieces Earn $200 upon completion of posts Continue writing for the blog and earn $100 per piece Your work will be […]

How to Combat Homesickness

How to Combat Homesickness

Building your village in Boston

December 3, 2018 | Jessica T.

It’s a small thing, ordering a coffee. Most of us do it, in some cases several times a day (or more likely several times an hour if you’re a grad student at MIT). But for an Australian international student like myself, this simple action comes with a pang of homesickness. Back home in Sydney, my […]

Celebrating Science Outside the Lab

Celebrating Science Outside the Lab

From teaching a class on anything to mentoring a summer student project

November 26, 2018 | Sasha C.

The cult of contagious scientific curiosity is something I’ve totally loved about MIT ever since I’ve stepped on campus as a starry-eyed prospective undergrad during Campus Preview Weekend (CPW). My CPW host welcomed me into her living space (a co-ed co-op living group called ‘pika’) and impromptu taught me about crystal lattices on the whiteboards […]