Pressure Breakdown by Major
Click on a question to compare the responses of each year.
Work
Current level of stress (1 being not stressed at all, 7 being extremely stressed).
Do you pull all-nighters at least weekly?
How many hours per week do you spend doing homework, on average?
Self-image
I am satisfied with my current level of academic performance.
Academically, I would consider myself above average at MIT.
Academically, I would consider myself above average in my major.
Academically, I would consider myself above average among my close friends.
In general, please rate your self-confidence. (1 being the lowest, 7 being the highest).
Social
I am satisfied with my current level of extracurricular involvement.
How many close friends do you have at MIT?
How many hours per week do you typically spend having fun / relaxing?
Are you extroverted?
I strike a good balance between my personal life and work.
Happiness
I am happier than the average MIT student.
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