brass rat
The MIT class ring, often the color of brass (it's actually gold) and featuring the MIT mascot, the beaver.
Canvas
An online course management system for posting course materials on the web.
course
Refers to an organized curriculum leading to a specific degree (i.e. what is usually called a "major" at other institutions). The lowercase word "course" refers to a specific subject or class.
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Infinite Corridor
The long hallway forming the spine of the central campus, including all or part of Buildings 7, 3, 10, 4 and 8.Stellar
An online course management system for posting course materials on the web.
subject
A specific class.