Blogs
Taking the Plunge
Choosing Grad School over Industry
Nov 2019
by Cormac O.
Mechanical Engineering
How I became an engineer overnight
From basic science to medical engineering
Nov 2019
by Irena V.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Realizing running is awesome
How I went from the couch to running a marathon
Nov 2019
by Benjamin C.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
When Your Hobby Is Your YouTube Channel
Balancing research, classes, and content creation
Oct 2019
by Jordan H.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
A Home Away from Home
The Genesis of MIT Chinese Music Ensemble
Nov 2019
by Qingyang X.
Operations Research Center
The Paradox of Choice:
Too many flavors at the ice cream store
Nov 2019
by Olivia Y.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Full Send
Running stadiums is fun, right?
Nov 2019
by Vincent M.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Discovering the multiverse at MIT
My journey towards a holistic grad experience
Nov 2019
Mechanical Engineering
Creating my niche in grad school
How diversity and outreach initiatives helped me find my place in MIT
Nov 2019
Biology
Dynamic equilibrium through Classical dance
Constrained motions in harmony to obtain peace and inspiration
Oct 2019
by Asmita J.
Materials Science and Engineering
Making the most of Cambridge's amazing salsa scene
Plus a story of how I went from ballet to salsa
Oct 2019
by Carmen M.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Eating my way through Cambridge’s cultural heritage
This city is more Portuguese than you think
Oct 2019
by Eli P.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
B-list Superpower – Food Edition
The underrated, unrestrained power of meal prep
OCT 2019
by Faith D.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
The Most Important Change in My Life
Why everyone should meditate
OCT 2019
by Stephen F.
Materials Science and Engineering
Starting Graduate School on the Right Foot
A PhD student’s guide to running in Boston
OCT 2019
by Olivia Y.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
When You’re Up for an Exercise Adventure!
A rundown of bougie group exercise classes in Boston
OCT 2019
by Erika A.
Biological Engineering
A Techless Path To MIT
How I, an aspiring philosopher, wound up choosing the world’s most famous Tech school
OCT 2019
by Jessica H.
Linguistics and Philosophy
Diving into The Deep
How I became an MIT maker
SEP 2019
by Duncan O.
Mechanical Engineering
The Unofficial Guide Book for the Grad School Applicant
If you have no idea what to do, you’re well on your way!
SEP 2019
by Morgan J.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
On Becoming a Professional Student
How I emerged from the chaos of undergrad to embrace professionalism in my graduate career
SEP 2019
by Sam C.
Mechanical Engineering
Iḷisavsaaqtuam aakam qaitkaa uqautchiñi kiŋuvaamiñun
A graduate school mom gifts language to the next generation
SEP 2019
by Annauk O.
Linguistics and Philosophy
Ivy League Entitlement
How not to date at a high-profile school
SEP 2019
by Alyssa R.
Physics
An Open Letter to My Future Self
Thoughts from my last first day of school
SEP 2019
by Mingyu Y.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Being Strong in Strong Situations
Having agency even when your choices aren't fully your own
SEP 2019
by Casey E.
Technology and Policy Program
Unashamed to Be a Nerd
Proclaiming my love for Harry Potter
SEP 2019
by Anna I.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Giving Back to Society
How I got involved in service activities at MIT
AUG 2019
by Shashank A.
Mechanical Engineering
Biologists Need More Angle Grinders
Biological science is aesthetically female
AUG 2019
by Erika A.
Biological Engineering
Fated Friends
Human interaction at MIT
AUG 2019
by Alyssa R.
Physics
Dildo.io, Where Did You Go?
The MIT approach to online dating
AUG 2019
by Stephen L.
Nuclear Science and Engineering
How to Craft a Personal Statement
Some practical tips and perspective
AUG 2019
by Erika A.
Biological Engineering
Are qualifying exams a waste of time?
Often yes
AUG 2019
by Stephen L.
Nuclear Science and Engineering
I didn’t spend any money for 1 month and this is what happened
You probably don’t need to try this yourself
JUL 2019
by Stephen L.
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Have something to say or share? Then blog about it!
August workshop application deadline August 16
JUL 2019
MIT Time
A tradition of tardiness
JUL 2019
by Abigail C.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dance Fitness in Boston
Workout AND have fun!
JUL 2019
by Erika A.
Biological Engineering
Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
Embracing opportunities to teach at MIT
JUL 2019
by Casey E.
Technology and Policy Program
Comedy Lab
How a research group in EECS became stand-up comedians in 10 weeks
JUL 2019
by Helen X.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Get out of the Lab and See the World!
Why traveling – especially solo – is perfect for PhD students
JUN 2019
by Ally H.
Biological Engineering
Learn to Swim
One of the many free PE classes offered at MIT
JUN 2019
by Shashank A.
Mechanical Engineering
Going Through a Breakup
How work and friends helped me (somewhat) regain my inner balance
JUN 2019
by Anna I.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Explain the MIT Undergrads to Me
There’s a totally rational reason for the madness, I promise
JUN 2019
by Erika A.
Biological Engineering
Carving Nature at Its Joints
A brief timeline of an obsession
JUN 2019
by Cathy W.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Sailing Outside My Comfort Zone
The story of a numerical modeler wandering into the Arctic
JUN 2019
by Mukund G.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
A Structured Approach to Course Planning
Strategies for graduate students in a FOMO world
MAY 2019
by Prateek K.
Integrated Design and Management
Practicing Good Hygge-ne
Self-care is so much more than making sure you’ve showered
MAY 2019
by Rumya R.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
On Rooftops in Cambridge and That Elusive Feeling of Hereness
When they go low, you go high
MAY 2019
by Cathy W.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Finding My Grad School Home
An experiment in communal living
MAY 2019
by Mark G.
Chemical Engineering
An Ode to My Slow Cooker
How a special appliance has saved me both time and sanity
MAY 2019
Media Arts and Sciences
Trains, Buses, and Feet
Seeing all of Boston on the way to class
MAY 2019
by Jordan H.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Educating Myself Out of Education
I’m a fast climber, but why should it matter?
MAY 2019
by Nicolas M.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Advising Advice
What should you look for when choosing an advisor?
MAY 2019
by Charlotte L.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
A Primer for Understanding ‘Merica
My first few weeks in the USA
may 2019
by Praneeth G.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
A Minor Change for A Major Reward
How playing guitar made my grad school life more enjoyable
MAY 2019
by Yong-Chul Y.
Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
When a PhD gets personal
MAY 2019
by Mary T.
Mechanical Engineering
What the Puck?
How a new sport helped me find clarity in grad school
MAY 2019
by Carly S.
Chemistry
BYOB or… Bring Your Own Bowl
How we could all make our lunchtimes at MIT zero-waste
APR 2019
by Clara M.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
How to Pass a Harvard Class
What it’s like to be a cross-registered student
APR 2019
by Tomas G.
Technology and Policy Program
MIT in a Year
How to make the most of a brief MIT experience
APR 2019
by Abigail C.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Simple Pleasures of Gardening
Reaping actual fruits and vegetables while at MIT
APR 2019
by Mukund G.
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
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