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Terrascope: a learning community that begins in your freshman year but lasts a lifetime! If you are interested in understanding the ultimate complex dynamical system - the Earth - Terrascope is for you!

Terrascope, one of MIT's learning communities for first-year students, is a unique opportunity for freshmen to expand their academic experience. Terrascope offers the advantages of a small, vibrant community of students and faculty and alumni committed to learning together. The friendships and bonds formed in your first semester often last throughout your MIT experience and beyond. Your academic advising will be through the Terrascope program where in addition to your assigned advisor you will be able to seek advice from the diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Although the program is for first year students, many Terrascope veterans remain involved as Undergraduate Teaching Fellows or interested alumni and are an important part of the community and a rich source of reliable advice.