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ltaylorberry

Massachusetts Institute of Technology '13
Majoring in Biological Engineering
Member since 10/4/2010

Campus Housing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B+

Housing on Campus

each dorm on campus has its own community, making it easy for students to find where they fit in. although not all of the dorms have dining halls, there are campus food options within walking distance. some of the dorms are situated a little far from main campus, which is rough during the winter.

Oct 04, 2010

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Parking at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B-

No Parking!

there is almost no parking available on campus, only a few garages and metered spots (which are always full). but this isn't an issue for most students because, instead of having a car, we usually walk, use the school shuttles, or ride a bike.

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Weather at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B-

Snow!

there is usually lots and lots of snow during the winter, which gets tough when you are walking to class from your dorm

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Diversity at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A

Pretty Diverse, Mostly Asian

you can find lots of different races and religions at MIT, although the majority of the school seems to be asian.

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Guys & Girls at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B-

Not Too Hot

Both the girls and the boys at MIT are not too attractive, although they make up for that with intelligence. Once in a while though, you can find one or two that are worth a double take.

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Greek Life at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A+

Greek Life Is Huge

At MIT, more than half of boys and a good percentage of girls are a part of a frat or sorority. It's a big part of the school because frat parties dominate the socializing scene.

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Academics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A+

Academics Are Awesome

Obviously, MIT has a reputation for a solid science, math, and engineering curriculum. One thing that you don't hear is how easy it is to get help with the difficult coursework if you are struggling. There are tutors and TAs that are always willing to give up time to help you out. And in addition to being renowned scientists, researchers, and physicists, our professors are extremely approachable and are willing to not only talk with you about the class but also about their research or other things that interest them.

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Off-Campus Housing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A-

Either a Greek House or a Really Expensive Apartment

Apartments near campus are really easy to find in Boston - they are all over the place. However, the better option for off campus housing is a frat or sorority. Apartments are really expensive and sometimes don't have certain amenities (like a washer and dryer).

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Drug Safety at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

B

Drinking Is More Popular

In certain parts of campus, you can definitely find people that use every type of drug you can name. Usually, though, people stick to drinking. I have never heard of or encountered peer pressure to do drugs or drink.

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