Questions?
The feedback loop in your own mind is the greatest way to sharpen your questions.
On graduating and leaving French House
The idea of graduation didn’t feel real until my friend and I submitted our final project for a class the night before the last day of classes.
Do I have friends?
Any sentence that starts with “I just don’t feel…” is a self-fulfilling prophecy
Current students respond to questions from the Class of 2029
The Tech asked students admitted to the MIT Class of 2029 to share questions they had for the Institute's current students. Then, the student body was invited over email to answer.
eleven
life lesson: if you have to convince yourself that you’re not in love with someone, you’re probably in love with them.
Things that changed my brain chemistry this IAP
…while our flavors never directly clashed, we weren't exactly a palatable harmony.
On Friend “Groups”
some context: in high school i was extremely antisocial, but i’ve honestly realized a lot of it was self-imposed in some way or another. i am trying to change that in college, and i genuinely have! i’m a freshman, and this year i’ve made more friends here than during all of high school. i feel more confident and outgoing, which i think has also done numbers for my mental health — i love that i am able to talk to people now.
MITiny Love Stories Vol. 2
This Valentine’s Day, we asked MIT community members to tell us, in 100 words, about the people — and things — they love.
GTL Germany and the post-vacation blues
It wasn’t until a few days after the trip that I noticed I was experiencing the post-vacation blues, a feeling of sadness that comes after a vacation ends
MITiny Love Stories Vol. 1
This Valentine’s Day, we asked MIT community members to tell us, in 100 words, about the people — and things — they love.
Dear Ex-Girlfriend Redux
I can’t believe you actually did it.
Regaining confidence, one step at a time
No one else can help me become more confident except myself.
Ice and Fire
Dear Em*, are you my Halley’s Comet or my North Star?
Notes from a Hope(less/ful) Romantic
“For what it’s worth, I think the act of writing and creating from a dark place is just as cathartic and reconciliatory to one’s self and others as it can be devastating.” — Em
Amphibious Achievement: a dual athletic, academic mentorship program
Wang ’26: “Seeing the high schoolers try their best makes you feel inspired that you can be someone that can help others.”
Dealing with neighbors and crushes
Someone above (or beside?) me keeps making loud noises. Sounds like moving furniture. I gave the person I thought was above me chair pads but it hasn't changed anything.
lowercase
writing in lowercase forces people to look for your voice. it means they’re listening to you, and this is all i want.
Dear Brother
I have been thinking about you a lot this past week, especially your younger self.