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ISO Newsletter
July 16, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISO Virtual Forums
Next one is Thursday  July 22, 2021 at 9am EDT
Past slides/recordings posted here
The recording and slidedeck for each Virtual Forum will be accessible on the ISO website via the Orientation Programs page (https://iso.mit.edu/getting-started/orientation-program/).  

*MIT Kerberos/Touchstone required
**MIT Alumni who are unable to access the recording/slidedeck online, please send an email to riechman@mit.edu at the ISO to request the pdf slides. 

All students, both new and continuing, are invited to attend one or more of the ISO Virtual Forums that will be offered regularly throughout the summer. 

Next Virtual Forum for All Students: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT  

Recurring Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/92367056132

Please pre-submit questions at least 1 day before each forum (same link each time): https://tinyurl.com/pb7jj8
MIT Medical Survey for Students Unable to Get Vaccinated Prior to Arrival to U.S.
MIT Medical has formulated a brief survey for international students or U.S. nationals living outside the U.S. to provide insight in who may not be able to get fully vaccinated before arrival to the U.S.  This information will assist MIT in guiding students who may need to get vaccinated before arrival to campus.
Please complete the survey here.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
SURVEY
Reporting in iMIT Your Scheduled Visa Interview or Visa Approval Information
Report on iMIT

In order to help track visa processing experiences at U.S. Embassies/Consulates around the world, and to help advocate for our students, we ask for your assistance in reporting when you have secured your visa interview appointment and when you receive your visa.

You can complete this reporting in iMIT with the following steps:
*Login to iMIT (https://imit.mit.edu)
*Click on the left-hand menu “Admissions”
*Click on the button “Visa Interview & Approval”
*Select the appropriate E-Forms, complete the information, and click “Submit”

Please note that if your visa interview appointment changes, please go into iMIT and submit a new “Visa Interview Scheduled” eform.  Thank you very much for your assistance.

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ISO SPONSORED EVENTS
Networking in the American Context: Where, When, What, Why & How
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Does the idea of networking stress you out? Or worse, do you avoid it because it sounds so unpleasant? In this workshop, we’ll lay out the basics of networking, informational interviewing, and the expectations for professional relationships in the US. You’ll learn why a strong basis is crucial for your career first steps and how to go about mastering the art of networking in the US. In advance of this event, please take the GlobeSmart culture quiz (Touchstone log-in Required): http://globesmart.mit.edu/
 
This workshop is a collaboration of the International Students Office (ISO) & Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD).

Sign up required on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events
 

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Cooking with Antoinette
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
12:
00 PM EDT
Join ISO staff member Antoinette as she teaches us again how to make two simple and fun recipes: Macaroni Salad and Fruit Cup. You don't have to cook both recipes, only what you are most interested in. Or just observe!

*See recipe flyers
 
Recurring Zoom Link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96812389567
Sign Up requested for new participants
 

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MIT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
ISA: International SpeedFriending Event
TOMORROW: Saturday, July 17, 2021
6:00 PM EDT
It's a wonderful summer but the International Student Association (ISA) is too excited to wait for the fall! We are so excited to announce our first event... International SpeedFriending

YES! If you are an international upperclassman, an incoming international freshman, or even if you're not and just want to meet some of the amazing people you will see in person next semester come, come, come!!

How it works:
Every round, an upperclassman and a baby beaver (incoming freshman 🤗) get matched and you guys get a short amount of time to answer an interesting question about yourselves. When the time is up, you switch partners!

Link: https://app.toucan.events/isa-event?passcode=87439239 (passcode is in the link just in case!)

IF YOU WANT TO COME 
Yayyyyy!!! Can't wait to have you! But also, PLEASE RSVP BELOW  
⬇️⬇️⬇️ 
https://forms.gle/6EvfwEHVUAWfqUEn8
We're so excited to see you all! 
MIT List Visual Arts Center | Summer Schedule
The List Visual Arts Center galleries and outdoor tours of MIT’s public art collection are now open by appointment only for MIT students, faculty, and staff enrolled in MIT’s Covid Pass Program.

How to Visit: By appointment only
MIT community visits must be scheduled in advance. Plan and schedule your gallery visit here. Register for Friday lunch time outdoor public art tours here.

Our priority remains the health and safety of all of our visitors and we have implemented new and enhanced health and safety protocols and processes that are in line with the CDC, Massachusetts Public Health guidelines, and MIT guidelines.
Wellness Events & Resources
MIT Community Wellness: Workshops and Resources
Workshop Recording: It's OK not to be OK

Did you miss the live session of It's OK not to be OK with Zan Barry from (Community Wellness at MIT Medical) and Sherri Crowley (Student Mental Health & Counseling Services)? We recorded it for you. During this workshop, Zan and Sherri spoke about the difficulties of coping with lost opportunities and changed routines during the pandemic year. They identified self-care skills and MIT resources that can help one manage stress.

Link to recording
SOME: Acronym for self-care
Sleep, Outside, Mindfulness, Exercise

Instead of an “all-or-nothing” approach to self-care, you can choose SOMEthing from the list and do SOME of it today. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to work for you. SOME activities signal to your body and mind that you are listening to, appreciating, and taking care of yourself. 
 

S is for Sleep: Sleep experts recommend creating a bedtime routine that allows the body and brain to slow down and prepare for sleep. Bedtime Unwind is a 13-minute routine which includes three simple stretches to relax before bed - or anytime you could use a mind-body break. 
Check out Bedtime Unwind here.
 

O is for Outdoors: An outdoor walk can boost creativity and focus. A study has found that both walking and being outside could lead to more creative thinking. While the association is not well understood, it is an easy-to-implement strategy.
 

M is for Mindfulness: Mindfulness practice: You have to eat anyway - might as well enjoy it mindfully! To start, simply look away from any technology and look directly at your food for a moment. Notice color and texture. Next, take in aroma. Finally, take one mindful bite and chew slowly and mindfully. Pay extra attention to the genius of your tongue.
 

E is for Exercise: You've probably heard this one a lot, but let this be another sign for you to workout while watching TV. You can do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, and squats while focusing on your show. Want an extra nudge? Bring your jump rope, dumbbells, resistance bands, or any other fitness tools near your TV to help remind you to use them.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS WEBSITE
MIT International Students Office
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Office Hours:
9:00-16:00 (M-F)
Closed (W) 10:00-11:30
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