Failure is

We’ve all felt “less than” at some point—not smart enough, not talented enough. But we’ve found that learning from our failures helps us grow.

Adjusting to MIT

Whether you just joined the MIT community this year (welcome!) or you are settling into a new major, community, class, or lab, it is normal to struggle with the transition and doubt whether you belong. Many Flipping Failure storytellers speak to the challenge of transitioning to MIT.

Practice Coping Strategies

MIT students share strategies they have used to connect with peers, utilize their resources, and avoid comparing themselves to others.

Reconsidering study habits

As they adjusted to the academic rigor, many MIT students had to reevaluate how they studied and develop new learning strategies.