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View of Charles River and Boston from MIT
Photo credit: Christopher Harting
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Reminder: Beware of Recent Scams
ISO Director David Elwell recently sent out an email to all international students on July 30, 2019 regarding the most recent scams. Please see our website for more info about these recent scams.
Please notify the ISO immediately if you receive any calls/emails asking for personal information. No matter what, do not ever give out personal/banking information over the phone or email; tell them you will get back to them (respond later). If they are demanding immediate attention, this is likely a scam!
Remember these THREE steps to protect yourself from scams:
1) Please remain calm, 2) Do NOT give out any personal information over the phone or via email, and tell them you will get back to them, and 3) Contact the ISO immediately
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Don't forget documents when traveling/re-entering U.S.
Bring your ORIGINAL I-20 or DS-2019 while traveling outside U.S.
See the ISO webpage on entering U.S. borders for detailed information about returning to the US and what documents you should carry with you upon entry.
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Check for recent travel signature on I-20 or DS-2019
If you are traveling before the fall semester begins, please check NOW when your document was last signed. Requesting a travel signature will take 2 business days, so please PLAN AHEAD!
All students are required to have a travel signature that has been signed within one year in order to re-enter the U.S. Travel signatures are valid for one year. Exceptions: a travel signature is valid for only 6 months if 1) your passport is Canadian OR 2) you are traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the adjacent islands OR 3) if you are currently working while on F-1 OPT or F-1 STEM OPT Extension.
To request an updated travel signature, visit the ISO during business hours between 9am and 4pm and drop off your most current Form I-20 or DS-2019 at the reception desk. You may return to the ISO after 2 business days to pick up your immigration document with the new travel signature.
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Reg Day is Tuesday, September 3
Don't forget to register for classes; as a reminder, international students must be registered full-time for each semester.
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Culture Thursdays
Check out the weekly ISO "Culture Thursday" Facebook posts for
Americanisms & idioms, as well as ideas to explore Boston/New England.
Idioms with the word "pitch"
...posted on July 18 on FB
1. Pitch In
DEFINITION: It means to contribute (give) to something or someone or to join in.
EXAMPLE: Dad wants everyone to pitch in this weekend and help clear the backyard.
2. Make a Pitch for
DEFINITION: It means to make a presentation to influence
others to support, purchase, or agree to something.
EXAMPLE: Wanda will be making a pitch for her new product idea at the meeting today.
3. Pitch Dark
DEFINITION: It means completely or extremely dark.
EXAMPLE: The stars were covered by clouds, and there were no lights for miles, so it was pitch dark all around our campsite after we extinguished the fire.
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Check out more idioms about “pitch” from the source link:
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/pitch
Find other idioms here:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/469007748686689340/
The ISO would like to hear from you! What are some confusing/surprising phrases or aspects of American culture that you would like clarified?
Please fill out this google FORM and let us know your thoughts. We may feature these in a future "Culture Thursday" post on Facebook!
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ISO Events
Grad Students- Looking for Volunteers for ISO Welcome Reception
8/28 (W), 4-6p, La Sala, Student Center
Welcome new international grad students/families to MIT
Sign up here by Wednesday, August 21! FREE FOOD
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International Students Office
77 Massachusetts Ave
Building E18, Room 219 (E18-219)
Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: iso-help@mit.edu
Phone: (617) 253-3795
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