Things People Say When You’re A Blonde Engineer At MIT

Sometimes I feel as if in saying that I attend MIT, I’m telling a blonde joke.

[Hint: I’m not.]

Many MIT students recount questions about their GPA, test scores, magnificent things they’ve built, accomplishments, etc.

While I often find myself trying to convince people that I actually attend MIT.

The reactions that I’ve received from people range from amusing to borderline offensive, from disheartening to downright what.

Here’s a collection of reactions in all their confusing glory.