• Stress Management

    Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S. Open to all international students. All sessions will be held virtually over Zoom. STRESS MANAGEMENT Presented by Dr. Xiaolu Hsi, Student Mental Health & Counseling Services. Tips for handling everyday stress, as well as particularly stressful situations.

  • ISO Holiday Drop-by

    It's coooold outside!Take a break from your finals, papers, projects and thesis.Stop by E19-202 to take some hot apple cider and treats to go. With the very best end-of-term wishes,ISO Staff Thursday, Dec 2 - 11am to 2pmThursday, Dec 9 - 12pm to 2pmWednesday, Dec 15 - 1pm to 3pm E19-202, 50 Ames Street(the room […]

  • ISO Virtual Forums: Travel Guidance

    The ISO will host a few Virtual Forums to provide an overview on the travel guidance, and be available for general questions from attendees.  The Forums will be held on the following dates, and a recording/presentation slides will be made available following the sessions: Tuesday, November 23 – 12:00pm-1:00pmThursday, December 2 – 12:00pm-1:00pmThursday, December 9 – 7:00pm-8:00pm Zoom […]

  • ISO Holiday Drop-by

    It's coooold outside!Take a break from your finals, papers, projects and thesis.Stop by E19-202 to take some hot apple cider and treats to go. With the very best end-of-term wishes,ISO Staff Thursday, Dec 2 - 11am to 2pmThursday, Dec 9 - 12pm to 2pmWednesday, Dec 15 - 1pm to 3pm E19-202, 50 Ames Street(the room […]

  • New Years Traditions Around the World video from students

    More than 3,000 of MIT’s students come from countries other than the U.S., bringing with them a variety of traditions for ringing in the new year. The International Students Association, in collaboration with MIT News, wishes everyone in the MIT community a joyful, peaceful 2022!

  • Language Conversation Exchange (LCE)

    Open to all members of the MIT community, We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship. Find a conversation partner at MIT so you can practice a language you are learning or want to improve with a native speaker.Visit our website: Search and contact native speakers of languages you want to practice for […]

  • IAP: What Every International Student and Trainee Should Know about U.S. Employment [virtual]

    Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system used by many international students and trainees to find U.S. employment. H-1B's are won in ways you likely don't expect. What you'll discover in this presentation may surprise you: • Learn how to secure H-1B sponsorship at companies that have […]

  • Cooking with Antoinette

    Antoinette’s cooking sessions are always open to the entire MIT community, and you are welcome to cook with us or just observe! Please join us for the IAP cooking session on Thursday, January 20 from 12noon to 1:30pm. This month, Antoinette will be showing us how to cook a Caribbean dish, Stew Curry Chicken Pelau (*can be […]

  • IAP: Declutter Your Mind and Tidy Up Your Job Search [virtual]

    "Marie Kondo" your upcoming US or international job search! It’s no secret that job searching can be a long, and sometimes demoralizing slog. In this workshop, we will share tools* & best practices for the efficient and effective job search, so that you can finish the academic year strong while making serious progress on your […]

  • Immigration Attorney presentation – Life After Practical Training: Employment Immigration Options

    Life After Practical Training: Work Visas and Permanent Resident OptionsWednesday, February 9 from 5pm to 7pmVia Zoom (*details sent by email) Presentation by immigration law firm Iandoli Desai & Cronin P.C. from Boston, MA. Listen to immigration attorneys discuss work visas and permanent residence options for life beyond your F or J student visa status.The […]