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MISTI Roundup: 8-23-2022

Category: Roundups Tags: August 2022, MISTI Roundup

The new school year is right around the corner. Every corner. It will find you.

Academic Expo Schedule

TOMORROW, August 31 from 3-4:30pm at the Johnson Ice Rink.  PICK UP A MISTI SHIRT TO WEAR! Shirts are behind the reception desk.

2:45-3:45·         Alicia·         Ari·         Eduardo·         Stephen·         Griselda·         Isabelle·         Justin·         Matt·         Sean3:45-4:45·         Chris·         Daniel/Rachel·         Katya·         Laura·         Madeline·         Nureen·         Rosa·         Serenella

Program Decisions to finalize this week:

  • What kind of pop-up event would I like to host? When does it make the most sense for me to do one? (October-Feb) Do I have a cultural holiday or existing event that makes sense to rebrand for this context? (If you have any events planned for fall, pop those pop-ups into this handy typeform!)
  • Which 3 students (per program) should I feature on my microsite? (PMs send select students link: misti.mit.edu/studentshare ). These reports are due to me by 9/15.

All-MISTI Decisions to be finalized next week:

  • MIT Go Fair – when should it be (October 7-14)? Should we reserve both inside and outside of Kresge? What exactly should we call it?
  • Career exploration event for October – what will it look like? When should it be? Should it be in tandem with MIT Go Fair?
  • Biological Engineering Career Expo (9/30) – Should we be involved? (This is the only fall specialty fair that is MIT-only).

PMs needed: Grad Fair & Career Fair
Thank you to those who have volunteered! If you are able to attend, please email me directly. We will put together a schedule closer to career fair so that nobody is there for too long of a shift.

  • Tuesday, September 6 from 12-2pm: MISTI table at the Graduate Resource Fair
  • Friday, September 23 from 10am-4pm: MISTI table at Career Fair

Student Reentry
Be sure to give all of your returning students a MISTI shirt! Shirts are behind reception.

GTL Save-the-Dates
Don’t forget the GTL Info Session
Date: September 13, 2022
Time: 5 – 6:30 PM
Location: 4-370
GTL application deadline: on September 22.

Study Abroad Save-the-Dates
Date: September 20, 2022
Time: 5 – 6 PM
Location: 3-133
Study abroad for Spring 2023 deadline: October 15, 2022

MISTI Roundup: 8-12-22

Category: Roundups

It’s important to remember on these hot summer days: if you freeze it, anything is popsicle.

Program Info Session/Office Hours

Time to decide if you want to have office hours or an info session this fall. If you have not already notified us, please fill out this form by August 15.

PMs Needed: Grad Fair & Career Fair

If you are able to attend, please email me directly.

  • Tuesday, September 6 from 12-2pm: MISTI table at the Graduate Resource Fair
  • Friday, September 23 from 10am-4pm: MISTI table at Career Fair

Academic Expo Schedule

Wednesday, August 31 from 3-4:30pm at the Johnson Ice Rink. If you are unable to attend, let April know as soon as possible.

2:45-3:45
Abby
Alicia
Ari
David
Griselda
Isabelle
Justin
Matt
Sean		3:45-4:45
Chris
Daniel/Rachel
Eduardo
Katya
Laura
Madeline
Nureen
Rosa
Serenella

Application Deadlines

Please email Isabelle your Launchpad application deadline (and if it is rolling) by August 18. Deadline options:

November 1December 1February 15March 15

GTL Save-the-Dates

Don’t forget the GTL Info Session on September 13 and the deadline on September 20.

Study Abroad Save-the-Dates

The Study Abroad Info Session will be on September 20 and the deadline is October 15 for spring.

Pop Up Startup

If you have any events planned for fall, pop those pop-ups into this handy typeform!

Fall Planning Follow-Up: 8-2-2022

Category: Roundups Tags: Roundup, Fall planning, MISTI Roundup

Hello everyone! For those who participated on Tuesday, thank you for the great conversation. For anyone who missed it, please prepare for an inspirational, thought-provoking journey into the fall plan via this video. Presentation slides are below.

MISTI-Comm-2022_8.2.2022Download

Recap of the decision timeline is below. Please swing by the MITGO Slack channel to continue the conversation about these exciting options!

To be finalized by 8/15:

  • Career Fair – Should PMs attend the fair? Should MISTI have a table? Is there anything we’d like to do with the employers?
    NOTE: MISTI will have a table at the fair and PM volunteers will participate. We will also try and visually ID employers who also offer international internships.
  • Career exploration event for October – what will it look like? When should it be? Should it be in tandem with MIT Go Fair?
    Discussing student poster showcase

Program Decisions:

  • Do I need program materials designed for fall?
  • Am I having an info session or office hours?

To be finalized by 8/29:

  • MIT GO Fair – When should it be? Inside or outside of Kresge?
  • Biological Eng Career Expo (9/30) – Should we be involved?

Program Decisions:

  • What kind of pop-up event would I like to host? When makes the most sense? Is there a cultural holiday or existing event?
  • Which 3 students should I request to feature on my microsite?

To be finalized by 9/15:

  • MIT GO Fair – What is the agenda? Which students should we showcase/use as ambassadors? Do we need takeaways?
  • Career exploration event for IAP – Should we do a virtual event? Do 1-2 countries want to do a career pop-up?

Program Decisions:

  • Which program alumni are doing exciting work right now?
  • Can I sign up to do a pop-up this semester?

MISTI Roundup: 7-27-22

Category: Roundups Tags: MISTI Roundup, 2022

Your photos and videos have been so great, I would think you are all named Art. Please keep sharing with us! It has been a great driver of summer content.

Fall Planning – 8/2 at 10 am via Zoom

Believe it or not, it is time to think about fall! I will share the communications plan for fall and the timeline of decisions everyone needs to make. We will discuss program needs, and MISTI’s involvement in the Career Fair, and confirm the cross-MISTI events/deadlines. Hit the slack channel for some pre-game brainstorming and to share your thoughts afterward. We will utilize that space to collaborate as we countdown to MIT GO!

Academic Expo – 8/31, 3-4:30pm

Remember, everyone is expected to represent MISTI at the Expo. If you are unable to attend, it is important that you speak with April directly.

IMPORTANT – THINGS TO REVIEW  BELOW

Please reply directly to this email with any edits by 8/2.

Regional Map – Approve

For the 2022-2023 academic year, MISTI will have a Visitor’s Center installation that will feature a large map of all the countries we have worked with for the past five years. This is your ONLY OPPORTUNITY to review this map and ensure your region is properly represented. *Below and attached.

Confirm Graphs

Please look at the two graphs below and let us know if you have any changes for 2022-2023. *Below and attached.