Events

ISO-VISTA Joint Visiting Student Welcome Social

10-105, Bush Room Registration required You are invited to the Visiting Student Welcome Social! You will have the chance to enjoy donuts/coffee/hot chocolate while connecting with new and current visiting students during several interactive games. Co-sponsored by ISO & VISTA

LCE Lunch

Let's meet, eat, and speak!Practice a language with a group of native speakers and other language learners, meet other language lovers, and learn about the LCE. Please register here Anyone who is affiliated with MIT can participate in the LCE. Our members include students, staff, visiting scientists and scholars, faculty members, and their spouses and partners.

Grad Welcome (Back) Social

Thursday September 123pm to 4pmE19-202Registration required by Monday September 9th at 5pm All new and current grad students are invited enjoy some donuts/coffee/tea while connecting with fellow graduate students through speed friending! We'll also be sharing some fun ideas to explore  Boston/Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Treats & Talks

ISO is kicking off our monthly series of events aimed at bringing together international students in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a delightful gathering, where you can mingle with fellow grad students while enjoying a sweet treat. It's the perfect opportunity to meet new friends in a chill environment. Kick-off event of the fall semester:Treats […]

LCE Lunch

10-105 Bush Room Let's meet, eat, and speak!Practice a language with a group of native speakers and other language learners, meet other language lovers, and learn about the LCE. Please register here Anyone who is affiliated with MIT can participate in the LCE. Our members include students, staff, visiting scientists and scholars, faculty members, and their […]

Networking in the U.S. Context

E19-202In this workshop, we’ll lay out the basics of networking, informational interviewing, and the US American work culture. You’ll learn why a strong basis is crucial for your career first steps and how to go about mastering the art of networking in the US.  The content in this ISO/CAPD event is tailored to undergraduate international […]

Navigating MIT Series: 9 Hacks for a Better Semester

Topics throughout the fall semester to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S. Open to all international students: undergrad, grad, and non- degree/visiting/exchange students Lunch or dinner will be served at each event. Register on the form for each session you're interested in.Space is limited. If you cannot attend and would like […]

Visiting Student Fall Welcome Social

Joint ISO/VISTA event4pm to 5:30pmGrier Room, 34-401Register by Wed, Oct 9You are invited to the Visiting Student Welcome Social! You will have the chance to enjoy donuts/coffee/hot chocolate while connecting with new and current visiting students during several interactive games.Co-sponsored by ISO & VISTA

Navigating MIT Series: Understanding US Culture

E19-202 We will discuss culture shock and tips for adjustment, as well as explain aspects of U.S. culture that may be confusing or surprising. Bring your questions and observations! Presented by Dana Riechman, ISO Navigating MIT Series for International StudentsTopics throughout the fall semester to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S. […]

Cooking with Antoinette

Join ISO staff member Antoinette as she teaches us via Zoom how to cook some delicious and simple recipes!You don't have to cook all the recipes, only what you are most interested in. Or just observe. This month's recipe: SAFFRON RICERecipe (p. 7-8) and recording of cooking session is found on our ISO Online Recipe […]