Don’t be afraid to be more formal when describing why you are doing what you are doing. Say that you know this or that, but that you just feel that this is the right thing to do. It demonstrates that you have no fear of representing MIT, or drawing the MIT logo. It demonstrates that you have no desire to run away. And, it’s a step in the right direction. (Also, don’t over describe what you are doing, especially not in those PowerPoint presentations you taught your students about—uh, wait, ppd, pdp, pm, pm, pm.).
By the end of your six month class you’ll be an expert in her field—but a master at drawing out the very best from yourself, and from your work. Not only does MIT expose you to the hard facts of MITR, it also exposes you to the humor that takes place in the classroom. You’ve also learned how to balance style with data, to choose composition, to work efficiently, to work like a pro. With all of this information, you’ll find comfort in the MIT red, and you’ll find inspiration in the MIT blue. Very important.