Work as a UROP in the MIT Media Lab - Anonymous employee MIT Employee Review

4.0
Aug 6, 2013
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Pros

Some very smart people, exciting projects, relaxed work atmosphere, chance to make great connections.

Cons

Low pay, some of the projects are very poorly organized/probably won't be finished, some of the other UROP students don't know what they're doing.

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