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East Campus — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

East Campus

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🏛 Corridor🚿 Communal Bathroom👥 Co-Ed❄️ No AC

About East Campus

East Campus is MIT's legendary DIY dorm, famous for its annual "East Campus Construction" tradition during orientation where residents build elaborate wooden structures in their hallways. Traditional corridor-style building with a strong maker and hacker culture. Home to many of MIT's most technically ambitious students. Shared hallway bathrooms.

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East Campus has no air conditioning. Students here often pick up:

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