Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week) is March 1-5, 2021 Workshop: Preventing BurnoutPresenter: Maryam Khodadoust (SMH&CS) mit.zoom.us/j/92179632108 Do you work in fits and spurts around deadlines? Do you keep promising yourself to do things differently, but have a hard time transitioning to a healthier pacing? Attend this workshop and learn strategies to break out […]
The VPF Tax team will host a virtual tax workshop on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, beginning at 8 pm. Audience: International Students in the U.S. more than 5 years; International Scholars more than 2 years; U.S. Legal Permanent Residents The tax team advises students to attend this workshop in advance of filing their 2020 tax returns. The workshops will feature presentations […]
The VPF Tax team will host a virtual tax workshop on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, beginning at 7 pm. Audience: Generally, International Students in the U.S. 5 years or less The presentation will be held as a Zoom webinar and will be recorded and available on the VPF Tax Guidance for Nonresident Aliens website shortly after the live event. […]
Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week) is March 1-5, 2021 Workshop: Self-Compassion and Self-CarePresenter: Zan Barry (Community Wellness) mit.zoom.us/j/92179632108 Gratitude, self-compassion, and stress management practices have been researched for their value in difficult times. During this workshop, we will practice gratitude, self-compassion, and relaxation techniques, and other inspiring skills to help with self-care.
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is March 1-5, 2021 Join the ISO RAK Week Challenge! Be one of the first 20 people to tag ISO Facebook or ISO Instagram with the hashtag #mitrakISO and include a memory of friend or classmate, and you will receive a $20 Grubhub gift card…Pay it forward to one […]
Join to play an hour of Among Us with us! Among Us is an “online multiplayer social deduction game” wherein up to ten players run around inside a virtual spaceship completing classic spaceship maintenance tasks while trying to figure out who the “Impostors” are before they kill everyone. Remember that sleepover game Mafia? It’s basically […]
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.Participants can start arriving by 11:50am so that presentation can start promptly at 12noon. For MIT communityCo-sponsored by Language Conversation Exchange (LCE) & ISO Advance registration for each event is required
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.Participants can start arriving by 11:50am so that presentation can start promptly at 12noon. For MIT communityCo-sponsored by Language Conversation Exchange (LCE) & ISO Advance registration for each event is required
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join to play an hour of Among Us with us! Among Us is an “online multiplayer social deduction game” wherein up to ten players run around inside a virtual spaceship completing classic spaceship maintenance tasks while trying to figure out who the “Impostors” are before they kill everyone. Remember that sleepover game Mafia? It’s basically […]
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join ISO staff member Antoinette as she teaches us how to make multiple simple recipes using a microwave and mug. A bonus recipe for the stove will also be included! Sign up requiredZoom link provided by email Open to international students and entire MIT community for IAP
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join to play an hour of Among Us with us! Among Us is an “online multiplayer social deduction game” wherein up to ten players run around inside a virtual spaceship completing classic spaceship maintenance tasks while trying to figure out who the “Impostors” are before they kill everyone. Remember that sleepover game Mafia? It’s basically […]
International Grad students: Are you interested in learning more about on-campus graduate housing? The team at Housing & Residential Services (HRS) will be holding a special housing forum for members of the international graduate student community on Tuesday, December 22 from 9:00 – 9:30 am EST (Cambridge, MA time). Learn more about a variety of MIT-owned housing […]
On December 21 at 8pm EST, the MIT International Students Office will host an Open Forum to provide updates on USDHS Guidance, visa processing at U.S. Embassies/Consulates, travel questions, and additional issues impacting international students. In addition to prepared remarks, the ISO will address any pre-submitted questions in advance of the Open Forum, and if time […]
Join us as ISO staff member Antoinette teaches us how to make her famous hot apple cider and delicious chocolate fudge. Open to international students and entire MIT community Ingredients/recipes found at this link Zoom link will be sent after you register.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and an interactive online game twice per month! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
ISO staff member Antoinette is an amazing cook! Join us as she teaches us how to make Thanksgiving stuffing balls and cranberry sauce. This is a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner on November 26, if you and your housemates decide to celebrate (or just enjoy it as a delicious snack!).
MIT International Scholars Office and MIT International Students Office are celebrating International Education Week!
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
MIT International Scholars Office and MIT International Students Office are celebrating International Education Week!
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on September 25, 2020, published a Proposed Rule to change the period of admission to the U.S. for F and J Students and Scholars to a fixed period, eliminating “Duration of Status (D/S).” The MIT International Scholars Office (ISchO) and International Students Office (ISO) will host this Forum to […]
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual zoom break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual noon break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up at this each time you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual noon break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up at this each time you plan to attend.
Listen to ideas & topics your peers at MIT find meaningful or are passionate about, as well as share your own perspectives.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual noon break and a lively game of Codenames every other week! Please sign up at this each time you plan to attend.
After a short opening presentation, language learners will be sorted into breakout rooms by language where you can practice with native speakers.
Join your fellow international students and postdocs for a virtual noon break each month (every 2nd Wednesday).
A brief presentation for MIT international students regarding current updates on visa processing and travel/entry restrictions to the U.S. The presentation will address pre-submitted questions. Additional questions may be addressed if time allows. *Virtual Forum Presentation Slides (PDF)A recording of the Virtual Forum will be posted soon.
MIT Medical has a dedicated webpage on resources and links for guidance on Coronavirus, including a helpful FAQ.
Free online groups available to all MIT students; Facilitated by MIT Mental Health & Counseling
As of Friday, March 20, the ISO will operate virtually (no staff physically in the office) until further notice in line with MIT’s COVID-19 response. All ISO Services will continue in a remote format.
Take a break from your final exams, papers, projects and thesis and stop by the ISO for hot apple cider, holiday treats, and warm camaraderie!