Events

Virtual Summer Mixer

Excited about your move to Cambridge and want a fun event to meet students from the incoming international graduate cohort? Our ISO Virtual Summer Mixer '23 is the chance to do just that! Chat with other international students and play a game, with a chance to win prizes! Bring your questions. Sign up for the Zoom […]

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. 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. Please register here. 

Grad Welcome Social

All new grad students are invited enjoy some donuts/coffee while connecting with fellow graduate students through speed friending! E19-202, 50 Ames StreetSign-up is required, as space is limited. *Note: Vegan donut option will be provided but no gluten free option available, unfortunately

LCE Evening Event

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. 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. Please register here. 

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. 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. Please register here. 

Networking in the US American Context: For Undergrads

E19-202Lunch served (registration on Handshake required) In 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 […]

Navigating MIT: Hacks for a Successful Semester

Hacks for a Successful Semester: Identify effective strategies to maintain productivity and efficiency during busy times of the semester. Learn how to tap into feelings of motivation, improve focus, decrease distraction, and let go of stress. E19-202Facilitator: Zan Barry, PsyD, Manager of Programs, Community Wellness at MIT Medical RECORDINGSLIDES Topics throughout the fall semester to […]

Cooking with Antoinette

Join ISO staff member Antoinette Browne for a virtual cooking session--you can join in the cooking or just observe!Sign up for remindersThis month we'll be cooking:ANTOINETTE'S CINCINNATI CHILIISO ONLINE RECIPE BOOK (slides 6-7)LINK TO RECORDING

Visiting Student Welcome Social

Bush Room, 10-105 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.RSVP (registration) requiredCo-sponsored by ISO & VISTA *Space is limited, so if you can no longer attend, please send Dana an email at riechman@mit.edu

Navigating MIT: Understanding American Culture & Friendship

American Culture and Friendship: We will discuss culture shock and tips for adjustment, as well as explain aspects of U.S. culture that may be confusing or surprising. We'll finish up the workshop by discussing forming friendships with Americans. Bring your questions and observations! E19-202Presenters: ISORECORDINGSLIDES Topics throughout the fall semester to support international students with […]