PhysPOP '24 Counselor Application
*DUE APRIL 19TH, FRIDAY* 

PhysPOP is happening again (in-person) this year! If you're interested in meeting first-years, introducing them to the Physics Department, or just having a fun physics-filled week with lots of FREE FOOD, then apply to be a counselor!

If you have any questions, feel free to email the head counselors Alice (atle@mit.edu) and Zara (zarayu@mit.edu).
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Email *
Name (First, Last) *
Kerberos (without @mit.edu) *
Current Year *
Major *
Why do you want to become a PhysPOP counselor? What excites you about PhysPOP? (At least 3 sentences) *
If you have been previously involved in PhysPOP (either as a student or counselor): In what ways could we improve the program? If you haven't been involved before, respond with "N/A." *
If you have NOT been involved with PhysPOP before: What are some fun activities that will get the prefrosh excited about MIT, life in Boston/Cambridge, and the Physics Department? Respond with "N/A" if this question does not apply to you. *
If you get selected as a counselor, do you want early return access through PhysPOP? (Getting early return access means you get to move back to campus earlier than the universal move-in date. Early returns are NOT guaranteed but we will try our best.) *
Are you willing to design the PhysPOP T-shirt? *
Counselor Expectations
In order to hold a smooth and engaging FPOP, all counselors must adhere to standards of responsibility, attendance, responsiveness, and community. NO GHOSTING PLEASE!

Responsibility: Each counselor will be tasked to organize a particular PhysPOP activity. As organizer, you must prepare all the communications and logistical details of your activities well in advance. Take initiative and anticipate details which may have been overlooked, both for your own activities and your fellow counselors' activities.

Attendance: Attend all prep meetings over the summer (don't worry, there won't be many). Attend all events especially all PhysPOP breakfasts on time! If you have a conflict, notify the head counselors as soon as you find out. It is extremely detrimental to have counselors randomly not show up.

Responsiveness: During the organizing phase which happens over the summer, you must respond to all messages promptly. Ghosting will not be tolerated! During PhysPOP week itself, you must be especially responsive to messages and calls. All counselors are “on call” during PhysPOP week in case of emergencies. Again, if you have any conflict or issue, notify the head counselors in advance.

Community: Although we host some educational events, PhysPOP is first and foremost a community-building activity. During our formally organized events and the free banter in between, make the prefrosh feel welcome—like they belong to their new community. Our students will come from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds so their first week at MIT may feel overwhelming. You, the counselor, can help ease that feeling by talking and engaging with them. We expect you to be available, approachable, and respectful to our students.

Please read the above Counselor Expectations. Do you agree to meet those expectations? *
Time Commitment
During the summer, you will only need to commit ~4 hours or less per MONTH. During PhysPOP week, you must be available from before breakfast until after dinner (except during the first and last days when the schedules are only for 1 hour). If you have one-off conflicts, please let the head counselors know. All meals will be free!
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