Chemical-Biological Engineering Student at MIT
Hey hey! I'm Lisa, a rising junior at MIT studying Chemical-Biological Engineering. I've learned a lot over the past two years, and I would love to share my academic and social insights with you and answer any questions you might have!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearJunior
- Age20
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusEngineering
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Kingston, NY
Major(s)
Chemical-Biological Engineering
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
QuestBridge (President) FLI Exec Board (Junior Co-chair & Programming Lead) UROP (Paid research experience in 2 different labs) MIT Gymnastics MISTI 2025 (Research in the Netherlands) GTL 2026 (Taught a renewable energies class in Angola)
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
It's been a great experience so far! MIT is close enough to home that I can visit when I want to, but far enough away that I've been able to enjoy the full college experience. I adjusted to the pace and style of classes during my first year, and since then I've learned so much both inside and outside the classroom. I've also had the opportunity to travel to new places through study abroad programs, which have made my time at MIT even more memorable.
Tip for future students
Make sure to prioritize building friendships early on, whether that's through your living community, a club you join, or Greek life. Having a strong support system before diving into the MIT lifestyle can make a huge difference on the rest of your time here.
Favorite class
My favorite class has been biochemistry (7.05) because I learned so much about the causes behind certain diseases, and it's truly opened my eyes to the science behind modern medicines. I've even been able to apply what I learned in this class to my current internship!
Career goals
I hope to work in industry after graduation, ideally at a biotech company in the Boston area. I've also recently started thinking about pursuing a master's degree, but I'm still deciding if it's the right path for me.
Ideal way to spend a free night
Get together with friends and watch a movie OR get froyo and take a stroll along the esplanade (path along the Charles River)
High school or secondary school
Kingston High School, Kingston, NY USA
Favorite spot on campus
Killian Court! I love to study around the perimeter when weather allows.
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Reviews (4)
Lisa was amazing very informative and exactly what we were looking for Highly recommend her to anyone who wants to do a MIT tour
Anil N•October 2026•
- KP
Lisa was great! She offered a lot of information, not just about MIT, its history, campus, class structure, etc. but also about her personal experience with applications, school life, her preparedness for such a program, etc. she showed us the main attractions as well as several other unique features, like the banana lounge! 10/10.
Kelly P•October 2026•
This was our first time to do a private tour and the best tour we have experienced at any school. Lisa curated our visit to cover exactly what we wanted to see and answered all of our questions from the food and facilities to the orgs and activities. Highly recommend!
Anderson C•October 2026•
- EC
Our students enjoyed Lisa’s tour! It was a hot day so she kept the route mainly indoors and we had time for a Q&A session
Evan C•August 2026•
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