Does MIT have any traditions?

MIT has relatively few formal traditions, compared to many other universities, but has a rich culture of informal traditions and jargon.

Do MIT students have fun?

Overall, MIT is special for the way everyone is passionate about something and has fun in their own way. For some people, that’s dungeons and dragons, but for me, it’s extracurriculars, hanging out with friends, exploring the city, and exercise. To some extent, yes, very much.

What do MIT students do on weekends?

Weekends@MIT is an initiative aimed at increasing the availability of substance-free, weekend, late night, social events on campus. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to hear about events. You can also get involved by joining our student group, SaveTFP co-sponsoring an event in the Coffeehouse Lounge.

What does MIT stand for?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Full name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), privately controlled coeducational institution of higher learning famous for its scientific and technological training and research. It was chartered by the state of Massachusetts in 1861 and became a land-grant college in 1863.

What type of campus life does MIT offer?

Our residence halls are part entertainment center, part brain trust, part support system, and wholly central to students’ MIT experience. Campus residences have distinct personalities and traditions (like a cross-campus water fight!), which contribute as much to our students’ growth as their academic experiences do.

Is MIT a party school?

No, MIT is not a “party school”. There’s a difference between “being a party school” and “parties existing at a school”. The term “party school” has a certain connotation about the culture of the school and the priorities of the students that go there. MIT is very academically focused with a heavy course load.

How many hours do MIT students sleep?

members of the MIT community are awake late at night, and still checking e-mail. In fact, more than 35\% of student respondents answered the survey between midnight and 6 am. 14\% reported getting 5 or fewer hours of sleep.

How much homework do MIT students get?

Student activity outside of class The average MIT student spends, weekly; 6–10 hours working, 21–25 hours studying or doing homework, and 0–5 hours exercising or playing sports.