Rigorous and thrilling - Anonymous employee MIT Employee Review

4.0
Jan 31, 2015
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Pros

Has a lot of opportunities, hand holds you if you're interested in entrepreneurship, technology, research, or just about anything else.

Cons

Difficult time balancing all activities - max seems to be two extracurriculars and a full courseload, but it is what you make it

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Pros

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

Cons

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