Thoughts
Ah yes. It's the two months of the year that people ask each other for their new year's resolutions. The first thing I wonder is if they're actually interested in other people's goals or if they're looking for inspiration. As
Programming
In my opinion, a bad internship only occurs if you did not learn something new from the internship. I’ve been pretty lucky at the company’s I’ve interned at and the mentors I got, but I can’t say the same for some of my friends. Unfortunately, poorly
Random
One of my favorite professors at MIT (Eran Egozy) had one of the best homework policies. Initially, I was skeptical, but I've begun to agree with his thinking. He argues that midnight deadlines don't help anyone. Most college students don't sleep by 12 anyway,
Programming
Once you've scheduled the interview, the real show has begun. Solving the problem is a must, but interviews are also a chance for interviewers to understand someone's thought process and logical reasoning skills. But also, someone's success could depend on how good at communicating
Random
Would you rather: be able to turn invisible at will or be able to look in any perspective as if your eyes were anywhere in a 10-meter radius? Let's lay some ground rules first. For invisibility: You can turn any option you touch -- as long as that
Programming
Resumes are confusing. Most students don't have much experience going into internships, and somehow you need to fill a page up with qualifications. Given how easy it is to apply online, it is hard to fathom how many resumes each recruiter will review every recruiting cycle. Honestly, I
Events
Two weeks ago, I went to the New York botanical garden to experience the glory of the train show. Unfortunately, the show's highlight wasn't the trains but the model buildings blended into the surrounding plants. Needless to say, I was disappointed by the naming, but hey,
Programming
Note: I have never directly interviewed anyone for an internship, but alas, here are my thoughts :). Most coding challenges are pattern recognition tasks that take some time to learn. In my opinion, it is similar to the standardized testing that students use to apply to colleges. As a corollary to
Tips
Internships can create a toxic environment. Not where people backstab each other for jobs or grades per se, but rather when people view getting an internship as an 'absolute must,' and those who don't have one are less 'skilled,' 'talented,' or '
Thoughts
“I love watching the sunset!” On my plane back to NYC, I was fortunate that my flight was right before the sunset. While waiting at the airport gate, I saw the sun slowly set, casting a beautiful glow on the horizon. The red hue tinted the entire gate, casting a
College
All MIT tours ended with a short story on "why I applied to/chose MIT." It's probably the most exciting part to listen to for someone on the tour because it shows why people chose (and still enjoy MIT). However, it can be both super informative
College
Everyone has their favorite classes at MIT, all for different reasons. However, classes with funny or engaging professors make classes enjoyable and content even more exciting for the most part. TAs and other friends taking the same class also affected my perception. Any material covered is interesting if you have