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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is, unquestionably, one of the most respected colleges in the nation, and its alumni are among the most respected in the world. Being that it's the premier school in many science and engineering fields, MIT students have the reputation for being math and science geniuses. Contrary to popular belief, though, MIT is not a place where students spend their free time building mega computers or watching Star Trek marathons on Friday nights. True, these people do exist here, but you're more likely to find fellow students who like to lift weights, play basketball, or go club hopping than you are to find Lewis Skolnik clones who program CPUs "just for kicks."

The purpose of this book is to show you some of the other aspects of the school that no one realizes except for the people who go here. From the ins and outs of the dining system, to understanding the different dorms, there are many things that MIT won't tell you in its standard information packets. In fact, there are a lot of things that students don't learn about until they are upperclassmen.

One of the most unique things about MIT is that it is almost impossible to generalize anything about this school. MIT's admissions office chooses people who are exceptional, and these people shape all the different aspects of life on campus. So, forget everything you've heard, and forget all the stereotypes, because MIT is a school that will constantly surprise you, unless, of course, you read this book. Good luck!

Susie Lee, Author
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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If you think MIT is only for nerds into RPGs, then you are wrong! (As a disclaimer, we are not saying there is anything wrong with being a nerd. Everyone knows that nerds turn out to be the most successful contributors to society.)

If MIT was only for nerds, would it have 3 bars on campus?

If MIT was only for nerds, would students say this?
"Wellesley has a saying about MIT men that I find true: 'MIT men the odds are good, but the goods are odd.'"

"If you're into geeky guys who think that handmade, electronic teddy bears and hand-painted war-game miniatures are romantic, this is definitely a good place to start."

That's just the guys. What about the girls?
"Girls are not hot at all here. If you are a hot girl, please enroll here."

"MIT is apparently pretty ugly compared to other colleges. I don't seem to notice anymore, though."

Well, if MIT has 27 fraternities, Greek life must be pretty intense.
"Everyone who comes to MIT is a nerd, and that's the bottom line. Frat guys can act like they're all hardcore, but they're really not."

Well, maybe sports are big.
"Some of our sports teams aren't so great since we're pretty big nerds."

Well, where is the best place to find hotties?
Because most MIT students spend the majority of their time with their noses buried in books, the library is a great place to find someone and strike up a conversation.

Okay, let's be honest. MIT's first and foremost concern is academics.

"One of the most unique things about MIT is that it is almost impossible togeneralize anything about this school. MIT's admissions office chooses people who are exceptional, and these people shape all the different aspects of life on campus. So, forget everything you've heard, and forget all the stereotypes, because MIT is a school that will constantly surprise you, unless, of course, you read this book."
-Susie Lee
Author, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

One thing is for sure, MIT is not for the weak spirited.

"Only come to MIT if you know that's where you want to go. MIT prides itself on a rigorous curriculum. Know that when you come here, you'll be doing a lot more studying than you did in high school. Know that there may not always be time to go to a party because you have a problem set due soon, and you need to spend a lot of time working on it. Just know that by coming to MIT, you are sacrificing some of your social life to put in a hard four years of work. Then, when you graduate, you can look back and truly appreciate what MIT did for you."

"Its hard, but worth it. I sometimes wish it were easier, but then, it wouldn't be MIT, would it?"

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