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Letters to a young engineer

Letters to a young engineer

My journey from school to industry, and back again

January 24, 2024 | Jacob T.

Well, you finally made it. A well-paying job at a world-renowned company, a 9-5 (ish) lifestyle, actually having weekends — weekends! — to spend on life rather than homework, all conveniently located in one of the best cities on Earth. It’s what your parents always hoped for you, what your professors always promised was just […]

An (MIT) Room with a View

An (MIT) Room with a View

My perspective of MIT’s rhythms from the windows in lab

January 19, 2024 | Jade V.

I did not pick the lab I joined based on the view. But my desk, and everyone else’s in the lab, which is situated on the 2nd floor of building 68, overlooks Hockfield Court. As a coveted area of green space between Buildings 66, 68, 76, and the Stata, the Court serves as a bustling […]

Positive Procrastination

Positive Procrastination

Why taking breaks can be good for productivity

January 3, 2024 | Anonymous Auth.

I think procrastination gets a bad rep.  It’s something you’re meant to grow out of and certainly, as a busy graduate student, there’s no time to procrastinate. Well, I think procrastination is really misunderstood and should not have an immediate negative connotation.  When you don’t feel like doing something, there is often a reason why. […]

How to make an apartment a home

How to make an apartment a home

Transforming your rental into your space

December 14, 2023 | Mollie J.

So you’ve just survived the Boston housing process and signed a lease on a cozy new apartment. Now what? While moving can feel like a daunting task at first, it really isn’t as bad as it seems. Take it from someone who’s moved 8 times within the past 5 years. Whether it was for school, […]

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

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

Apply for January 17 & 19 workshop

December 14, 2023 | Grad Blog Editorial Board

Hi MIT Grads! The MIT Graduate Admissions Blog is excited to announce its upcoming IAP workshop on blog writing. In brief, Attend a 2-day blogging workshop: January 17th and 19th, 11am-1pm. Write one blog submission Earn $100 upon completion of post Continue writing for the blog and earn $100 per piece Your work will be eligible […]