ESP Biography



ADIRA BALZAC, MIT freshman studying Materials Science




Major: Course 3

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2021

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I'm an MIT freshman studying materials science and engineering. I live in East Campus on Third East, also known as Tetazoo.



Past Classes

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A13155: Learn to Knit in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A12640: Learn to Knit in Splash 2018 (Nov. 17 - 18, 2018)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


X12279: Improv Class: Think on Your Feet in HSSP Summer 2018 (Jun. 30, 2018)
Improv everything! Improv games, improv lectures (both you and us), improv engineering, improv classes! Have fun and prepare to be spontaneous!


A11900: Learn to Knit in Splash 2017 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2017)
Learn to knit! Ever wanted to knit yourself a hat, sweater, scarf, or toy for your cat? We'll teach you! We'll provide the yarn and needles, you just bring your hands and some patience. No experience required, just willingness to play with sticks, yarn, and the realization that it will seem awkward at first (with practice, it becomes smooth and relaxing!)


A11912: Firespinning! in Splash 2017 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2017)
Without the fire. Learn how to spin, but not the kind with yarn. We'll be teaching dragon staff and poi. Be prepared to hit yourself (we have). Snacks will be provided.