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MIT students have a love/hate relationship with the school. They love the people and the atmosphere and hate the boatloads of work. Correction: Some people like the work and learning things, but most people hate being ignored by certain “research-oriented” professors. Most students who come to MIT had some tough decisions to make about schools before making a final decision, like “Should I go to Harvard or MIT?” and “Should I go to this in-state school with a full scholarship and a free computer or go to MIT and pay for almost everything?” Overall, every student, at some point, will think that they made the wrong decision, but it’s the fact that these people made the decision to attend MIT that sets them apart from the rest. Whether they knew what MIT was like or not, students here were willing to take the chance. As a result, the people at MIT are the most creative, helpful, brilliant, and unique in the world. MIT admissions doesn’t admit people accidentally—no matter how dumb you may feel when you fail your first exam. Everyone at MIT is incredibly down-to-earth, and everyone has the potential to do great things, even if everyone is deprived of sleep. It’s okay—you’ll find that some of the best work happens between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

MIT will teach you how to survive on your own in the real world, and it will teach you more about yourself, too. Don’t expect to be babied—MIT is one of the most challenging schools in the country, but it is also one of the most rewarding. It is an opportunity that few are given, so don’t waste your time. While you are here, you will grow up and become an adult. You will form some life-long relationships, and if you survive, you will thrive anywhere.

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Greek Life at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

ctowle

Chemical Engineering '16

5.0

A+

Big Greek Culture

Over half of the guys pledge a fraternity, and many girls belong to a Sorority, somewhere around 30%. It's a substantial number, and it affects social life in a significant way. That being said, not being Greek does not alienate you from the school in any way. You can still appreciate the events and parties, and you can still have Greek friends, so it's really up to you what you want to do. There are 26 fraternities and 6 sororities, and each one is different, so look around and there's sure to be a match.

May 08, 2012

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Athletics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

ctowle

Chemical Engineering '16

3.5

B

Only One D1, but Plenty of Intramurals

Crew is the only Division 1 sport at MIT, but there are over 1,000 intramural teams, and most individual dorm floors have their own team for some sport or other. The facilities are good, and the student body is active. Not a big sports school -- much more into technology.

May 08, 2012

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Nightlife at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

ctowle

Chemical Engineering '16

5.0

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Boston. Enough Said.

Parties go on every night of the week, with the biggest days obviously being Friday and Saturday, though the majority take place at the fraternities across the river in Boston. There are a quarter million college students in Boston, so if you're up for taking the shuttle (which runs until obscene hours of the night), or taking a walk across Harvard bridge, you can always find a party.

As for bars, Harvard Square has all sorts of places for food and drink, and so does the whole city of Boston. Again, nightlife is no problem.

May 08, 2012

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