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  • Daniel: Taking Time Off

    Daniel shares how taking time off from academics gave him the time to improve in other aspects of his life.

  • Daniel: Utilizing Resources

    Daniel describes how he takes time to list out available resources when facing a challenge.

  • Daniel: Exercise

    Daniel shares how he built a habit of exercising consistently.

  • Daniel: Growth Mindset

    Daniel offers an analogy for different approaches to making progress.

  • Daniel

    After experiencing a series of setbacks and obstacles that made it difficult for him to focus on studies and take care of himself, Daniel decided to take a medical leave.…

  • Delia: Talking to Mentors

    Delia explains how she gains perspective by talking to mentors and more experienced peers.

  • Delia: Not Comparing Yourself to Others

    Delia shares how she is working to overcome a habit of comparing her own weaknesses to others’ strengths.

  • Delia

    When Delia came to MIT, she wanted to find her passion: something difficult, challenging, and all consuming. This was her image of an MIT student. After trying multiple subjects and…

  • Jonathon

    Jonathon’s first year at MIT had gone really well; he was flourishing academically and socially. At the end of his sophomore year, however, Jonathon began to see a shift in…

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