If you want to learn, there isn't a better place on Earth - Graduate Teaching Assistant MIT Employee Review

5.0
Mar 6, 2014
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Pros

Access to the best academics in the world. Friendships that will last a life time.

Cons

Insane culture of hard work. Sink or swim. Might actually a Pro to work with others who are serious about their craft. Work place depends on your advisor. Do research on which PI will be best for you.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Great research opportunities in EECS

Cons

Can be difficult to manage claszes

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

High quality core facilities and well resourced labs. Countless brilliant colleagues who can serve as mentors and collaborators

Cons

Students and Postdocs are expensive due to high overhead, so unreasonably high productivity is often expected compared to other institutions. PIs are typically stretched very thin. Most departments/labs are very space limited which makes it harder to do safe and productive research.

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