So, how many nerds are there really?
Everyone here is smart and we have lots of nerdy jokes, but most people are quite “normal.” You will find few people who talk in a high voice and have a problem socializing. • How much sleep do you get on average (can you get 8 hours of sleep)? If you are organized, you can get 8 hours. Most people get about 5-7 hours. • How much time do you spend doing homework? 20-40 hours a week depending upon how efficient you are and what classes you are taking. Expect to spend quite a bit more time on homework than in high school. • Do you have time to do anything else except study? If yes, what do you spend your free time doing? Yes you do have time to do other things. People participate in clubs, research, sports, go out to parties, explore Boston, and do tons of other activities. There are so many things to do in college and at MIT, it would be a shame if people studied all the time. • Are the classes totally impossible, or can you actually do well in them? If you put in the effort you can do
