Social life at MIT [Repost]

la_montagne
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:18:29 +0000

Yeah, I’m with k4r3n2 on that. People get really annoyed when others brag, because EVERYONE at MIT is smart, and everyone knows that, and no one wants to hear about what you did in high school. I, too, have found people generally very friendly and approachable (if a bit awkward at times ). I had a pretty good social life in high school, and while my social life here revolves a lot more around academics (I met many of my closest friends doing problem sets together), I definitely find time to have fun with friends.

Also, at MIT, you live in a dorm with dozens of other students. Where I live, at least, if you don’t shut yourself in your room, it’s hard NOT to be hanging out with someone.