<p>I think I might be around the area this summer and so I thought it might be a good idea to visit. However, my question is what should I do, other than the official stuff, considering that its summer break? (I mean you can't really sit in on classes or stay over-night or anything)</p>
<p>I guess you can check out Boston.</p>
<p>If you take the initiative, you can do more than just check out Boston. What majors are you interested in? If you know, you can contact the relevant departments and ask if there are any students or faculty members around over the summer with whom you could talk. For example, the physics department is particularly eager to meet potential students, and I know some physics students who will be around over the summer, engaged in research. I imagine the same is true of other departments. In fact, if you search “MIT UROP” you could browse the list of UROPs going on over the summer; those departments will have undergrads working on campus during summer months, and you might be able to have lunch with someone and talk.</p>
<p>CalAlum, that sounds very interesting. I’m interested in physics/math (I’ll be on the way to MathCamp) so the chance to speak with current students would definitely be awesome. I’ll contact the departments and see what they have to say, but do you think it would be better to stop on the way there (July 3rd?) or the way back (August 8th?)?</p>
<p>Email them tomorrow and pose the question. From the physics department:
"If you are interested in the undergraduate or graduate program and you will be at MIT or in the Boston area, please visit the Department of Physics, Academic Programs in 4-315. A staff member can provide information about the undergraduate or graduate program and refer you to appropriate areas of interest including faculty offices and/or labs.</p>
<p>The volume of requests and the wide range of faculty interests precludes a centralized process for arranging faculty appointments. However, potential students are encouraged to contact research labs and/or individual faculty directly to inquire about availability during your visit."</p>
<p>(source: [MIT</a> Department of Physics](<a href=“http://web.mit.edu/physics/prospective/visit.html]MIT”>http://web.mit.edu/physics/prospective/visit.html))</p>
<p>On a less serious note, take a Duck Tour :D</p>
<p>I’ll be around all summer doing a UROP in the Research Laboratory of Electronics. I might be able to give you a lab tour and show you around…</p>