RSVP for Navigating MIT Series- Fall 2019
Topics throughout the fall to support international students with adjustment to MIT and the U.S.
Open to all international students: undergrad, grad, visiting, & exchange

All sessions will be held in E19-202.
Lunch or dinner will be served at each session.

Please RSVP (register) below for each session you are interested in at least 2 business days before the event.

*Please note: if you are signing up the day of the event, we may run out of food, but you are still welcome to attend!
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What is your MIT email address? *
Navigating MIT Series for International Students
Please choose the sessions you are interested in attending.
Understanding the American Classroom
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm, Thursday, October 3rd. Presented by Jane Dunphy, MIT Global Studies and Languages. We will examine how cultural forces have shaped educational practices—ways of knowing, reasoning and communicating—in the USA and compare these attitudes and practices to those in your home countries. The MIT classroom will serve as a case study of US higher education.  A series of interactive exercises will provide insights into how to adapt to the MIT classroom environment.
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Culture Shock
5 pm - 6 pm, Wednesday, Oct 16th. Presented by the ISO. We will discuss culture shock and tips for adjustment, as well as explain aspects of American culture that may be confusing or surprising. Bring your questions and observations!
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Achieving & Maintaining Wellbeing
12noon - 1 pm,  Friday, Oct 25th. Presented by Xiaolu Hsi in Student Mental Health & Counseling Services
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Hacking Sleep
5pm - 6 pm, Tuesday, October 29th. Presented by Zan Barry, Community Wellness. Learn how to get better quality sleep even when you can’t get quantity sleep. Identify simple lifestyle changes that can improve sleep and help you feel more rested. Learn ways to manage stress better and practice techniques that can help enhance your relaxation and sleep quality.
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Embracing Winter
5 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday, November 4th. Presented by the ISO
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The Imposter Phenomenon
12noon  - 1 pm, Friday, November 15th. Presented by Maryam Khodadoust in Student Mental Health & Counseling. Do you make excuses about your successes? (“I’m just lucky, was at the right place at the right time, anyone could have done it.” etc). Do you remember every failure and review it like a crime scene--over and over again your head? Do you procrastinate on academic work that matters to you?  Have you held back from submitting a paper for publishing or conference or grant? You may be suffering from Imposter Phenomenon. Learn about this phenomenon and strategies to keep it from hijacking your academic experience.
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Friendship & Dating in the U.S.
5 pm - 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19th. Presented by Vienna Rothberg, Violence Prevention & Response (VPR)
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What is your status at MIT? *
What is your program start date? *
Example: Fall 2019; Spring 2018
What is your country of citizenship? Please include any other countries where you have lived. *
Do you have any dietary restrictions?
We may not be able to accommodate your individual restriction but we typically offer vegetarian and non-dairy options, as well as gluten free, if requested.
Thank you for registering.
We look forward to seeing you there! If you can no longer attend one of the sessions, please send Dana Riechman an email at riechman@mit.edu within 2 days before the event, if possible.
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