Introduction to the surrounding environment of Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States
School profile
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)-recognized as the best university of technology in the world.
If you think you are a scientific genius, coming to MIT will hurt you, because here, you will feel that you know so little. The average sat score of MIT students is close to full mark. Here, even the smartest students in the world are afraid. MIT is ahead of other universities in economy, politics and management. So that although MIT is not an Ivy League school, it is often called Ivy Plus!
environment
location
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Boston, which is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. The city is located on the Atlantic coast of the northeastern United States, adjacent to new york. The population density is 12, 166 people/square mile.
cultural life
This school belongs to association of american universities. Boston is the birthplace of American revolutionary thought, which is equivalent to Yan 'an in China. Boston is a famous cultural city in America. Boston Symphony Orchestra enjoys an international reputation. Other major cultural facilities include the Art Museum, the Art Gallery, the Natural Science History Museum and the Boston Public Library. The city has also made some achievements in sports: Boston Red Sox, Boston bruins, Boston and Celtic are all famous teams in Boston. The public security problem in Boston was once alleviated under the management of the local police station.
Natural landscape
The water area of Boston accounts for half of the total area of the city. The Charles River, the Niebenset River, the Mystery River and the Chelsea River all flow through Boston or its borders with other cities. Therefore, Boston is called "Athens of America" with pleasant scenery.
climate
Like the whole of New England, Boston is hot and humid in summer and cold in winter. The hottest month in Boston is July, with an average temperature of 27.7 degrees Celsius, and the coldest month is 65438+ 10, with an average temperature of minus 5 degrees Celsius.
traffic
There is Logan International Airport in East Boston, and there are many small airports within a radius of 48 kilometers in the urban area. The streets in downtown Boston have no rules to follow, suddenly disappear and are randomly divided into several alleys. The popularity of bicycles among students is much lower than that of China. Mainly used for short-distance hiking (5- 10 minutes by car), not suitable for long-distance hiking. The first reason is that there is frequent rain and snow in Boston in winter and the roads are slippery; Second, there is no bicycle lane, so it must occupy the motor vehicle lane. But at the same time, Boston's underground transportation system and suburban commuter railway are very developed. Due to the compact urban layout and large number of students, the number of pedestrians in Boston reaches 13%, far exceeding similar cities in the United States. The subway fare is 2.00 yuan, and the local bus (including tram) 1.50 yuan. Airport/pick-up information: MIT is only 15 minutes' drive from Boston Airport. There is no direct flight to Boston, so you can choose to transfer in new york, San Francisco and Toronto. Students can contact CSSA of California Institute of Technology to pick up the plane. You can also take the SL 1 bus first, and then take the red line subway to MIT.
Peripheral enterprises
Boston's financial industry and consulting industry are very mature, and many world-renowned companies are stationed here: Gillette Company, Millennium Medicine, Tradyne Company, Boston Consulting Group, Fidelity Investment, Bank of America, Sovereign Bank, New Balance and Horton Mifflin Publishing House. These companies will provide rich employment resources for MIT graduates.