Testimonial Type: Student

Through the PhD application process, I was familiar with the reputation of the Operations Research Center, but didn’t have a full appreciation of what it offers.  Now, as a student, it has become clear why the ORC is a special place.  I see my peers contributing a huge variety of research topics, and I have…

I could not have imagined pursuing my PhD anywhere other than the ORC. I have been truly and thoroughly delighted by the unparalleled academic experience, the people that I’ve met, and the culture that I’ve become a part of.  The ORC was everything I was looking for in a PhD program. Because you enter the…

Like many prospective students, MIT ORC was my graduate department of choice, because of the world-leading, application-centered research it conducts. I was understandably overjoyed upon learning of my acceptance to the department, and this enthusiasm was further reinforced at the Open House (in April for prospective students), when we all had the opportunity to meet with faculty about…

When I was thinking about getting a PhD, the ORC stood out to me for its culture. The ORC is collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. For students who come here, the ORC becomes a second family of sorts. The co-directors and faculty look after the graduate students, with a clear focus on community, mentorship and…

Looking back, I could not think of another place that I would enjoy as much as the ORC to complete my PhD study. Personally, the ORC gave me access to a close-knit community of talented, caring and hard-working people. The peers and faculties not only support my aspirations and endeavors, but also motivate me to…

I chose to become a PhD student at MIT ORC because I was interested in solving important problems in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. This decision was definitely a significant step for me. In fact, what I have got from studying at MIT ORC is way beyond my expectations. The courses taught by knowledgeable faculty…