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Standing Out Among the Sea of Strangers

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Sophia Mittman
Class of 2022 | Materials Science and Engineering
Research – Italy Continue reading Standing Out Among the Sea of Strangers

Elegant Simplicity: Identities in the Context of Danish Culture

July 9, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Miki Hansen
Class of 2021 | Mechanical Engineering
Internship – Denmark Continue reading Elegant Simplicity: Identities in the Context of Danish Culture

Leaving Home, Again

September 5, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Luisa Fernanda Apolaya Torres
Class of 2021 | Mechanical Engineering & Theater
Internship – Peru Continue reading Leaving Home, Again

Wherever You Go

September 5, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Carrie Watkins
Class of 2019 | Masters in City Planning
Internship – The Netherlands Continue reading Wherever You Go

Between Temples, Mosques and Churches: Religion in India

September 4, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Yara Jabbour Al Maalouf
Class of 2019 | Chemical-Biological Engineering
Internship – India Continue reading Between Temples, Mosques and Churches: Religion in India

Blackitude

August 16, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Gabby Ballard
Class of 2019 | Anthropology & Computer Science
Internship – Cameroon Continue reading Blackitude

A Minority Issue

August 15, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Johnson Huynh
Class of 2021 | Mechanical Engineering
Internship – Mexico Continue reading A Minority Issue

Greetings from Cameroon!

August 10, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Trang Luu
SB ’18, Class of 2020 | Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Internships – South Africa & Cameroon Continue reading Greetings from Cameroon!

You are Welcome Here

August 9, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Gabby Ballard
Class of 2019 | Anthropology & Computer Science
Internship – Cameroon Continue reading You are Welcome Here

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The experiences MISTI facilitates are not possible without the extended generosity of not only our partners, but our students, alumni, and parents as well! We appreciate those who choose to pay it forward, and on this #GivingTuesday, now is a better time than ever to do so. If MISTI has positively made a difference in your or someone you know's education, donate today and help us continue providing global, transformational, and cost-neutral opportunities to @mitstudents. Give whatever you can, share your stories, and spread the message of what MISTI has to offer. Thank you for all the support! Link in bio to donate. . . . . #GoMISTI #MIT @mistimitisrael @mit_india @mitfrance @mit_denmark @misti_japan @mitbrazil

Mgcini "Keith" Phuthi ’19 spent his summer in Sierra Leone, where he developed projects that made an impact on the country's education policy. He thought that it wouldn't have been possible to synthesize his passions in physics, mechanical engineering, and education, but managing director of MISTI-Africa Ari Jacobovits was able to find Keith a good match at the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation; where alum David Moinina Sengeh SM ’12, PhD ’16 is the chief innovation officer. Read the rest of the story through the link in bio! #GoMISTI

Wondering what kind of work you can *really* do in your MISTI internship? @mitfrance intern Benton Wilson created algorithms to improve a new accelerometer device for football players. Not only did his French knowledge come in handy, so did his soccer skills ⚽ Read the MIT News article and to learn more about our programs through the link in bio! #GoMISTI

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