Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sophomore @ MIT (Computer Science + Math)
Hey there! I'm Laura, a current sophomore at MIT from Northern Virginia. I plan to double major in Computer Science and Math. I'm also interested in AI, finance, and entrepreneurship. On campus, I hold leadership positions in various clubs and also conduct research. I would love to share my experiences with attending MIT and applying to college!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearFreshman
- Age19
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusComputer Science
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingGood
- Would you like to host group tours (optional)?Yes, include group tours
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Vienna, Virginia
Major(s)
Computer Science, Mathematics
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
MIT Informatics Tournament (President), Harvard-MIT Math Tournament (Events Director), Women Business Leaders (Publicity Chair), Society of Women Engineers (Board Representative), StartLabs, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Social and Ethical Responsibilities in Computing Scholar, MISTI Global Teaching Labs (Ghana), Asian Dance Team, Figure Skating Club
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
MIT is such an inspiring and vibrant community! There are plentiful opportunities, from paid research under professors and weekly panels with MIT alumni to fully-funded travel abroad programs and club partnerships with leading companies. Although the classes are very challenging and time-consuming, I'm learning a lot and becoming a more persistent, flexible, and collaborative problem-solver. My peers are all incredibly intelligent but also always willing to lend a helping hand. Even though I'm busy, I'm still finding ways to have fun, such as by taking a figure skating class, trying out restaurants around Boston with friends, and attending various performances both on campus and in Boston.
Tip for future students
Have confidence!
Favorite class
I'm really enjoying Real Analysis (18.100B), which is a proof-based math class covering limits, continuity, sequences, and more. It's really interesting to approach math from a fundamental level and build a system of numbers and operations from axioms. For example, we proved that 1+1=2 in class! The problem sets are difficult, but it's always incredibly rewarding when I'm able to solve a proof problem after a lot of experimentation and error.
Career goals
I hope to pursue a career in quantitative finance or work at a technology startup.
Ideal way to spend a free night
I would love a nice dinner in Boston, followed by a walk along the Charles River, and then poker in a dorm lounge.
High school or secondary school
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Alexandria, Virginia)
Meeting point
Alchemist by Jaume Plensa Statue on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus
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