Worthwhile undergrad experience - UROP (Student Researcher) MIT Employee Review

5.0
Sep 16, 2025
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Pros

learn a ton, helpful for applying skills learnt in the classroom

Cons

UROP advisors are hit or miss

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Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Great School for doing a PhD

Cons

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4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Brilliant colleagues A good degree of research independence Research funding sufficient for running experiments

Cons

Research divisions are mostly uncoordinated Administrative support is more reactive than proactive

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