A Day in the Life of an MIT PhD Student

This is a typical day in the life of an MIT Ph.D. student in Computer Science.

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I go through my typical morning routine, my very picturesque trip along the Charles River, from Harvard Square all the way to MIT. After this, I work on my research, introduce some of my classmates and colleagues, and have lunch with them. Next up, I attend a class in quantum algorithms, work a bit on my YouTube channel, and finally hit the gym with my gym bros.

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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Morning routine
1:16 - Bike ride to MIT
3:34 - Getting started with research
4:43 - Quick MIT tour
5:52 - My colleagues Lara & Sascha
7:07 - Lunch
7:32 - Lecture
8:17 - YouTube work with Melissa
9:42 - Research with Grecia
10:40 - YouTube filming
11:41 - Gym
12:23 - Trip home
12:56 - Dinner and goodbye

[wenufoop]

People who typically make these day-in-the-life videos at such prestine institutions seem pretty boring since they have like the exact same daily routine every day and don't stray from it at all and just don't have a sense of humor. Thank you for breaking the stereotype. You seem like a funny guy who simply enjoys life, your studies, and the people around you.

[braincellium]

woah.. this completely shatters the expectations I had for MIT! ..in a good way (i'll expain)
I thought that MIT students would lock themselves into their dorm, surround themselves with books and computers and study all day.. not talking to anyone and just burning themselves out
but I'm incredibly glad that people of MIT are actually pushing students away from living this lifestyle, and instead encourage them to eat healthily, execise, get in touch with nature and socialize!
Very impressive! I'm now getting more excited about university..
time to study now! ~~

[anastesla]

Very informative video and especially funny xD You had me at Arnold(< Coleman) and the geese. The combination of both picks you up really well!

[FifaBayern]

Very insightful and inspiring video!
Could you make a video about your learning techniques and how you prepare for exams? Would be so cool :) great content Samuel!

[mark-chen]

As a computer science student and a tech entrepreneur, I do find this video interesting and engaging to learn more about how to be a MIT student at Boston!

[miro_gra]

Samuel du bist der Beste!!! hab mich schon so auf ein neues Video gefreut!!!

[matthiasabc]

I found your channel through your interview with Niklas Steenfatt. Find your videos very interesting and valueable. Hopefully there will be another video with you two together. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany!

[velvetrealitytv]

funny guy on a bike with Thor's strength, with pretty friends and girlfriend vlogging the best school in the world..amazing

[lucaskoroljow]

Great Video again! I think I have to do a trip to Boston for visiting the MIT! Thanks for another great insight in your life, studies and research!

[joaquinhernangomez]

Visited the campus during a hackathon, had so much fun and fell in love with the campus. Unmatchable energy

[jalalmazhari]

Hello Samuel,
thx for the sharing your daily activities. You are a happy, energetic and witty person.
All the best.

[andresBR]

Thanks for sharing a normal day in your life dude, I really appreciate it. I´m a student of electromechanical engineering. Greetings from Mexico.

[chinguunclara]

great vid! got me smiling through the whole thing

[Sam.Gibson]

This is very interesting Samuel! Great video. I am studying mechanical engineering and was considering graduate school. This gives amazing insights!

[bmc]

Samuel is a magic boy. He can do everything. He is smart, handsome. He has everything. You are born to be the best of the best.

[frankbosch]

Melissa kommt auch sehr sympathisch und natürlich rüber 😀

[faysal...]

Bro, Kindly make more videos for high schooler's and tips to get into MIT

[lowkeygaming]

That was nice. I didn't expect that the vid will actually be fun.

[nooblifter]

And people say those who go to gym do not study...Like look at you .... Ph.D student in MIT...like absolutely mad.

You have made me very proud and I don't know why but feels like you gave me something to look forward to.

[lotuttv]

I enjoy watching these videos, amazing job <3