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What do Ghana, Hong Kong, and the U.S. have in common?

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Kevin Shum
Class of 2019 | Computer Science
Internship – Ghana Continue reading What do Ghana, Hong Kong, and the U.S. have in common?

“Want to come to my wedding?” and Other Things You May Hear in Israel

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 mistiblogs

By: An Jimenez
Class of 2021 | Computer Science and Engineering
Internship – Israel Continue reading “Want to come to my wedding?” and Other Things You May Hear in Israel

The Parallel Universe You Probably Live In

March 15, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Jeba Sania
Class of 2020 | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – South Africa Continue reading The Parallel Universe You Probably Live In

Kazakhstan, Who?

February 12, 2019February 14, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Stacy Godfreey-Igwe
Class of 2022 | Undeclared
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – Kazakhstan
Continue reading Kazakhstan, Who?

Through the Lens: From Jordan to South Africa

February 12, 2019February 14, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Jeba Sania
Class of 2020 | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – South Africa
Continue reading Through the Lens: From Jordan to South Africa

Different Identities in Different Situations in Israel

February 12, 2019February 14, 2019 mistiblogs

By: Kalyn Bowen
Class of 2019 | Computer Science & Chinese
Global Teaching Labs (GTL) – Israel Continue reading Different Identities in Different Situations in Israel

Lessons Learned and Final Takeaways from South Africa

September 10, 2018September 13, 2018 mistiblogs

By: Peter Williams
Class of 2021 | Mechanical Engineering
Internship – South Africa Continue reading Lessons Learned and Final Takeaways from South Africa

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

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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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