A Day in the Life of Samuel Bosch (MIT PhD Candidate)

Morning Routine

• Wake Up: Typically at 8:00am, not 5:00am.
• Exercise: Starts the day with a few push-ups.
• Prayer: Prays every morning as a man of religion.
• Breakfast: Works from home and checks Instagram while eating.
• Clothing Choice: Decides which polo shirt to wear.

Commute to MIT

• Location: Lives next to Harvard University.
• Bike Ride: Rides along the Charles River to MIT.
• Landmarks: Mentions John Harvard statue and Winthrop House.
• Weather: It’s raining; mentions it multiple times.
• Harvard Bridge: Connects Boston to MIT, despite its name.

Arrival at MIT

• Interaction: Greets colleagues Grecia, Lara, and Bobak upon arrival.
• Simulation Problems: Needs to physically restart a server due to simulation issues.
• Basement Adventure: Creeped out by the basement, where he finds the server room to restart the computer.
• Fresh Air: Takes a break outside while simulations run.

Work and Office Life

• Office Tour: Mentions the MIT dome and the “ugliest building” at MIT.
• Gadgets: Uses camera glasses for quick recording.
• Plants: Shows off office plants and their growth.
• Knitting Hobby: Talks about knitting as a therapeutic activity before bed.
• Colleague Introduction: Introduces Sascha, working on quantum algorithms for algebraic topology.
• Productivity Tips: Uses height-adjustable desks to avoid sitting all day.
• Lunch: Eats a high-protein meal (entire chicken with potatoes and salad).

Classes

• Course: Attends “2.S372: Design and Analysis of Quantum Algorithms.”
• Snacks: Provided during the three-hour long class.
• Content: Discusses