<p>I really can't emphasize how important it is to come visit before you attend. And I don't mean stare-at-the-buildings visit. I mean live here for a night or two - visit. I really wish I would have visited each college I got into 5 times at least haha before I decided although I in no way regret MIT. I think MIT's edge is that CPW is so long.</p>
<p>I do not reccomend coming in late, only going to the lectures, etc. I really reccomend getting to know your host and how she or he lives; if not your host than anyone willing to talk to you. However, do not trust opinions. Mit's campus is very diverse and varied. Some people have biased opinions against the parts of campus they do not live in. Listen to what they have to say but then go find out for yourself.</p>
<p>If you find yourself around boring people or hyperactive people, etc... remember that it may just be a matter of the area on campus that you are in. There are some really tight communites and some non-existant ones. I believe you'll find anything and everything here. It's incredible that you have the choice to pick so find out what your living choices are. </p>
<p>Good luck and remember college is a living environment too.. if you forget that; CPW is a great time to find out what living here is like.</p>