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Taking the Lead on Leadership

Taking the Lead on Leadership

What MIT could do better

April 16, 2019 | Sam M.

A surprising portion of my undergraduate education at the United States Military Academy (West Point) was spent getting punched in the face, trying to stay alive in a class called survival swimming, and gasping for fresh air as I ran indoor obstacle courses. My after-school activities included walking in circles around a giant field for […]

First Impressions of the USA

First Impressions of the USA

Did he just call me Mrs. Lincoln?

April 16, 2019 | Praneeth G.

I arrived in New Jersey to attend graduate school two years ago. I was mostly nervous and a little bit excited. This was the first time I had flown internationally and also the first time I had flown in an airplane! Upon arrival I was greeted by the air hostess who apologetically told us that […]

So… What Do You Two Even Talk About?

So… What Do You Two Even Talk About?

The wonderful aspects of being in a relationship with a non-scientist

April 16, 2019 | MayLin F.

When a new acquaintance learns that I am a graduate student at MIT, their first question is often about whether or not my husband is also an MIT student or postdoc. They are usually surprised to hear that he is not an MIT researcher — and further amazed to learn that he is not a […]

Cambridge Tea Party

Cambridge Tea Party

Maintaining your productivitea by getting off campus

April 8, 2019 | Rumya R.

I might be the only person in the world that looks forward to working on weekends. For most people, weekends are a time to sleep in or to catch up on their favorite TV shows but for me, I use work as an excuse to visit some of my favorite places in Cambridge: coffee shops. […]

The Project Management Triangle

The Project Management Triangle

Applying project management fundamentals to graduate school

April 8, 2019 | Prateek K.

Graduate school is a wonderful time to indulge in research, fun side projects, and coursework. This is especially true at MIT, where opportunities are plentiful, whether it be startups, teaching, courses, or working with professors. This is both a blessing and curse, especially for someone like me, for whom saying no to exciting opportunities is […]