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The MIT admissions office strives to find brilliant and unique students. On paper, MIT is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, and this diversity extends well beyond race to religion, background, political viewpoints, and personal beliefs. There are student groups and clubs for every possible interest, including political groups, cultural groups, religious groups, and a variety of combinations in between. The point is that although no two students at MIT are exactly alike, people still want to bond over the things that they share in common.

Racially, the only problem with all the diversity is a tendency for self-segregation. Students mingle in classes and activities, but some living groups and social networks tend to be divided along racial lines. For the most part, however, this segregation isn’t intentional, and barriers are easily broken. If you have any problems with any races, religions, or beliefs, MIT could shock or maybe even upset you. If you welcome diversity, new experiences, and open exchange of ideas and beliefs, you will be very comfortable at MIT.

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Diversity at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

elisetch

Environmental Engineering '12

5.0

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First Time Ever Being in the Minority...

As a white student! MIT is fantastic at making everyone feel equal (and equally unintelligent :-D) so that race, sexual orientation and everything else don't really matter. We have a fantastic LGBT support group and a thousand different ethnic organizations.

Jan 29, 2012

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Biostudent

Biology '13

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Diverse Interests

Every weekday there is some student group fundraising for their cause or promoting some sort of message. The range of extracurricular interests is visible, and people respect each other's interests. For the LGBT community, MIT has student groups who do a few campaigns a year, such as a Day of Silence. Outside of those big events, MIT students are very open to all sexual orientations.

Jan 19, 2012

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wolfkat27

Mechanical Engineering '14

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Diversity at MIT

There is great diversity at MIT in terms of race, sexuality, and origin. Groups of minorities do tend to hang out together in groups, but it's not really a big deal. I love the different perspectives and interests that everyone brings to campus. We all have one thing in common, we're really really smart, no matter what other differences there are.

Jan 19, 2012

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