<p>So I only briefly looked at the other posts, and they kinda got the gist of it. MIT’s amazing, and so are many other schools, and there are great opportunities and people at every place. As an incoming MIT freshman though, I’ll say what attracted me:</p>
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<li>My focus</li>
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<p>I’m not sure of my focus, but my interests lie in engineering, science or possibly business/economics. Well MIT happens to be the place to be for any of those things. I know college rankings are dumb and stuff, but they do have an influence on perception (which ultimately can influence on job offerings and such), and MIT is ranked #1 in natural sciences, engineering/technology, and 2nd in business. Overall it is ranked 1st in social sciences too. it’s hard to turn down a school that state those numbers.</p>
<p>FYI if you are interested in humanities and stuff, DON"T DISCOUNT MIT! THey don’t have a #1 rated humanities program, i’ll admit. But it’s still pretty darn good. Most of the time it ranks somewhere between 10 and 20, which is pretty good still, considering the fact that MIT has a very small department in several fields…but what it does it is totally amazing at. Philosophy and linguistics for example, are among the top in the nation. Linguistics is often #1, and philosophy is often top 5.</p>
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<li>Opportunities</li>
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<p>It’s simple. UROP offers research to anyone. Great plus especially if you plan on going into academics. You’ll be part of a network that composes of some of the greatest leaders in all fields. Heck I got a corporate summer internship this summer partly due to some networking with an CEO who’s an MIT alum.</p>
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<li>The people.</li>
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<p>Professors are generally excellent and brilliant. I know some are a little out there…but most professors are very interested in teaching kids. Many are excellent lecturers. Kids not just at MIT but also at neighboring Harvard and other pleaces are brilliant. You’ll learn as much outside of the class as you do in one.</p>
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<li>Environment</li>
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<p>This is a nerd place. If you don’t like being a nerd, you prob won’t enjoy this environment. But this is a place where people are very interested and excited about science and technology. Great place to thrive.</p>