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they are nerdy, talk slightly different, and probably can be spotted easily outside of Cambridge.
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<p>I suppose that depends upon which MIT kids you hang out with. The ones I know aren't like that.</p>
<p>And sorry but I don't think there's a rule against parents posting. We may know MIT people too.</p>
<p>MIT is rated the 7th most diverse college population by PR, enough said... I spend a lot of time at UCSD, and I have spent a lot of time at MIT. UCSD, a state school, has more hermits (which is the stereotypical definition of a nerd).</p>
<p>no qualms with you posting about MIT students, but vouching for how socialable your son is just reminds me of how thankful I am that my parents have let go.</p>
<p>Well my son lives at home and commutes to MIT so I still see him. He's had a sociable personality for the last 18 years- hasn't changed since he started taking classes at MIT.</p>
<p>My son is extraordinary. Y'all should be honored by his presence at your school. Most of his attributes he gets from me. He is an incredible singer and an incredible looker.</p>
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anyways the topic starter is generally correct about the MIT student...they are nerdy, talk slightly different, and probably can be spotted easily outside of Cambridge. With that being said, the people are friendly and helpful despite the social awkwardness.
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I'm not socially awkward. Neither are the vast majority of the people I hang out with. The statement is simply not true.</p>
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no qualms with you posting about MIT students, but vouching for how socialable your son is just reminds me of how thankful I am that my parents have let go.
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<p>given your attitude they're probably glad too</p>
<p>I mean, it depends on how you define "socially awkward." Are we Abecrombie wearing, MTV watching, club going, hollywood following "gurlz" and "guyz?" No. Can we have a good time? Hell yeah.</p>
<p>MIT has a very fine admissions process, they make sure that everyone who gets in generally has a good personality. Are some people shy? Yes, but not everyone is that way. MIT really has something for everyone.</p>
<p>I have a friend at MIT who goes there cuz he got rejected everywhere else. He smokes pot and drinks and parties just about every weekend and laments the lack of hot girls. So I'm sure if you dig deep you'll find some non-nerdy people.</p>
<p>Yeah, we already touched the issue of hot girls, but that's interesting that your friend got rejected everywhere else, normally if you can get into MIT, you have some other great choices. Just curious, how well is he doing if all he does is party?</p>
<p>This thread is laughable. </p>
<p>The topic starter has obviously never seriously visited any college, MIT or otherwise. Every college in the world has parties, alcohol, drugs, and people one would never, ever consider "nerds". </p>
<p>Every university is an incredibly diverse place replete with both nerds that never leave their rooms 24/7 as well as crazy partiers who couldn't care less about academics. </p>
<p>This is true for MIT as well as a large state school.</p>
<p>haha, i find it hard to believe that ANYONE who goes to MIT could "care less about academics," but I do agree with you to some extent.</p>
<p>hahaha @ Pebbles.</p>
<p>My son is more sociable, better looking, AND a better singer than yours.</p>
<p>I beat your sons hands down (I kick hard =P )</p>
<p>wrathofgod64: I can name at least four from the fifty or so people I personally know there. I can probably name a couple dozen out of the hundreds at Caltech. (Including possibly myself, ha ha)</p>
<p>This is true for all colleges. Doesn't matter which one. With anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of students, you can find literally any type of individual.</p>
<p>So what is the conclusion about girls at MIT? I assume most are average looking, but are there any that you would consider good-looking?</p>
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<p>Just speaking from sheer probability there has to be a fair amount of good-lookers at MIT. Besides normal-lookers, from personal experience, are much cooler people on average than good-lookers anyways.</p>
<p>In any case, thats a strong argument for MIT versus Caltech... nearby liberal arts schools, with all the scenery that goes with :p</p>
<p>You make it sounds like having many Asians is a bad thing (sounds very racist IMO)</p>
<p>Quit complaining about unattractive girls! You boys aren't exactly Abercrombie models... :-P </p>
<p>Just kidding. I'm sure you're all gorgeous nerds, and I look forward to dating guys who aren't intimidated by a somewhat intelligent female.</p>
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guys who aren't intimidated by a somewhat intelligent female
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Mangopeachie, that, in my opinion, is the best part of dating at MIT -- being able to be yourself and be intelligent and not worry that some lame-o guy is going to find you annoying for being smart.</p>
<p>And, if you feel like it, being able to talk about integrals in bed. ;)</p>