"MIT has given me many things since I first walked on campus Fall of my freshmen year.  I'm excited to be involved in Senior Gift, because it gives me a chance to work with my classmates to give back to the Institute that continues to give all of us so much."

"MIT is the springboard for my future, and I've gotten a lot from it, both in terms of education as well as financial aid. I feel like it's my duty to give back."

"I volunteered for the Senior Gift Committee because I think its important to give back because MIT has given me a lot in terms of friends, experiences and much more."

"MIT has provided so many opportunities for me in the four years that I have been here. My closest friendships have been formed at MIT through different student groups like DanceTroupe and Alpha Phi, as well as many other avenues that were provided by MIT. The friendships I have made and opportunities I have had brought me to where I am today, and I want these to remain available for every future MIT student."

"Giving back to MIT is rewarding at a personal level and enriches life at MIT in numerous, subtle ways. Besides, philanthropy is epic and grand!"

"The Senior Gift committee is an excellent way close out my years at MIT by encouraging others to give back. Everyone can point to one or two activities or programs that helped shape their time at MIT and encouraging people to give back keeps those activities and programs running for the next crop of MIT students."

"There is a good feeling one gets from receiving help from someone else. That is why I help out…to spread the joy, and to help others to be more happy."

"It seems like a great way to give back to the MIT community!"

"I am volunteering for the Senior Gift Committee because it's a nice way to get involved in events and activities with and for my class! Even through the long nights here, I've still enjoyed my undergrad experience and appreciate what MIT has and will do for me."

"I'm volunteering for Senior Gift Committee because so many former MIT students have given to make it possible for me to have an awesome MIT experience and I want to pay that forward."

"I am doing Senior Gift Committee because I am passionate about MIT's mission as an institution, and the giving that begins here will set the precedent of ensuring that MIT is well endowed to further its goals. That, and I am strongly passionate about the fact that 2012 is the best class MIT has ever seen, and I want to help us set a record that can't be broken!"

"Everyone has heard the saying before, "College is the best four years of your life." This is entirely true, and beyond being a great place to be for 4 years, MIT has prepared us for the rest of our lives better than any other institution could.  It's important to give back to the place that has done that for us, and make it even better for those yet to come."

"I am volunteering on the Senior Gift Committee in appreciation of the opportunities and experiences I have had at MIT."

"I've always felt that even though it took a lot of work, MIT gave me opportunities that I'd never get to have anywhere else. I'm happy to give to a place that does this, and I will gladly help to support that giving."

"MIT has given me so many opportunities from the MISTI programs to meeting amazing people. I think it's important to give back to an institute that's done so much for me."

"MIT is a great school that I have a lot of pride in for more than just its stellar academics. I'd like to see MIT and its students continue to excel at all aspects of the arts, athletics, and science."

"I've really enjoyed my three and a bit years here at MIT and a big reason for that has been groups and programs that are partially or wholly funded by funds we can support with the Senior Gift. Helping out on the giving committee is my way of ensuring there's always plenty to enjoy at MIT."

"I'm volunteering for Senior Gift committee because it's a great way to give back to MIT and to help ensure future MIT students have even more opportunities than I've had here."

"MIT is an amazing place and each and every one of us that graduates from here will always remember the times we spent here, the friends we made, and all that MIT has given to us. So we must leave our mark on MIT as well and contribute to the awesomeness of this place!"

"MIT has given me many opportunities I wouldn't have had without the assistance of someone else. I think it's important that we help pass that on and help provide resources for future students."

"I would not be at MIT had it not been for the generous donors who sponsored my participation in an MIT summer program that opened my eyes to the vastness of my potential.  I came here to realize that potential, and I want to give back to MIT to help others realize theirs." 

"I am volunteering for Senior Gift Committee because I realized last summer working in the aerospace industry that MIT has prepared me so much better for the real world than I thought, and I feel I owe the Institute."

"MIT has given us a world-class education, lifelong friends, and the opportunity to work with some of the greatest minds in the world.  As seniors, it's important that we give back so that future generations can experience MIT the way we have."

"My time at MIT has been shaped so much by being on the sailing team - giving back to this integral part of my life is the very least I can do in return!"

"Senior Gift is fun, and I love volunteering for things. It makes me feel a part of something bigger."