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| Featured College: MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Ranked #1 for Science, Math, and Technology By: Lydia Clark There used to be a myth that science, math and engineering careers were not of interest to women or in some cases considered out of line for them to pursue. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the many universities that have helped to abolish this idea. It is a research university dedicated to the world-class specialization of math, science and engineering and ranks # 1 in the World's Best Colleges & Universities by ranking of a subject. MIT focuses on hands-on learning, solving problems, getting solutions, and making big differences in the world around us, and their diverse, supportive campus environment-with an unbelievable range of student groups and athletic and fitness opportunities-creates a healthy balance for all students. Its six schools and one college encompass 34 academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs. Students have the opportunity to graduate with experience in fields such as nerve regeneration, memory loss, wearable computing, environmental sustainability, and industrial relations, to name a few. MIT offers such a wonderful experience by making once-hard subjects fun to learn. MIT has a collaborative and supportive educational environment, and competition among students is discouraged. There is no such thing as class rank or graduating with honors at MIT, and emphasis is placed on the process of learning instead of the grade. MIT believes that people gain respect from what they know and accomplish, not where they come from. MIT undergraduate students participate in research on a very high level. MIT student, Kimberly Dietz stated, “I think the community of people here is great. There is such a great diversity of interests here that you can always find an interesting conversation or activity to join.” Students not only think creatively, they put their innovations into action. Many students will join Freshman Learning Communities, which offer a coherent freshman curriculum, very small classes, and a common meeting space. MIT has an awesome student life to work ratio. With more than 430 student-run clubs and activities ranging from Shakespeare to songwriting, community service to comedy improv, you're bound to find an extracurricular equation that works for you. Dorms and living groups put on special events: Senior House is famous for its Steer Roast; Chocolate City for its Comedy Collage and open-mike poetry reading known as Ill Vibes; MacGregor for its clam bake; the Kenmore Square fraternities for annual Boston Marathon parties; East Campus for liquid nitrogen ice cream. MIT guarantees housing for four years. As a freshman, you are required to live on campus in one of MIT's 11 residence halls. After the first year, some students choose to move into an MIT- recognized fraternity, sorority or independent living group (known collectively as FSILGs). MIT offers one all-female dorm, McCormick Hall, which houses 238 undergraduate women in single, double and triple accommodations. (The rest of their dorms are co-ed.) Women make up over half of the population of MIT. There are many resources for women, women's groups and women's study programs. For the current school year, tuition costs $36,000. Don't fret, 89% of MIT students receive financial aid and a variety of Scholarships and Grants. They do not want their tuition costs to discourage anyone from applying. The following link will give you an in-depth look of their financial aid package http://web.mit.edu/sfs/financial_aid/index.html Admission to MIT is based on academic potential, strong personal qualifications, and outstanding interests, activities, and achievements. MIT is a school designed for those who believe they can achieve and make a difference. The application process requires students to submit a bio and write an essay. The full application process can be viewed online at: http://www.mitadmissions. org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/index.shtml The Massachusetts Institute of Technology understands that young girls and women can do and become anything they want. Professions in the Science, Math, and Engineering fields are as attainable as any other industry and can be achieved through determination and perseverance. One MIT student summed it up best by saying, “MIT is an excellent school and whatever you expect, MIT will go beyond.” |
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