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Welcome to MIT Sloan … and Boston!

Welcome to MIT Sloan … and Boston!. What is SO Sloan?. Significant Others of Sloan (SOS) is an organization dedicated to the significant others of MIT Sloan students and their families. The SO Club Is Here To:. Welcome you to Boston Introduce you to MIT and its offerings

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Welcome to MIT Sloan … and Boston!

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  1. Welcome to MIT Sloan…and Boston!

  2. What is SO Sloan? Significant Others of Sloan (SOS) is an organization dedicated to the significant others of MIT Sloan students and their families.

  3. The SO Club Is Here To: • Welcome you to Boston • Introduce you to MIT and its offerings • Help you build a social network of friends and colleagues

  4. SOSloanSubgroups • After Hours Group • Culinary Group • Book Group • Dog Group • Group Investigating God (GIG) • Daytime Activities Group • Community Service Group • Children's Group • Movie Group • Boston Weekends Group • Sports Group Join one or all…or form your own special interest group!

  5. Why Being a Significant Other at MIT Sloan is so Great Access to MIT Classes Lectures School wide Clubs IAP Trips, Treks and G-Lab Interesting & Varied People SOSloanhave the opportunity to participate in many things

  6. SOSloanan opportunity to share

  7. So many clubs, so little time!!

  8. 10 Galleries on the campus • Free Lectures • Discounts (MITAC) • Theatre • Music Concerts • Dance Concerts • $3 movies Lots to do, just on campus:

  9. IAP – Independent Activities Period Life Sciences: Hands-on Literature Management and Entrepreneurship Miscellaneous Multicultural Activities Music Philosophy, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science Physical Sciences Physical Sciences: Hands-on Politics and Social Sciences Public Service and Community Outreach Religion and Ethics Special Events Teaching Skills Theater and Dance Visual Arts and Design Women's Issues Writing and Speaking Academic Skills and Resources Athletics and Exercise Boston and Cambridge Careers Computers: Hardware and Devices Computers: Software Computers: Web Design and Development Crafts, Hobbies, and Do-It-Yourself Economics and Finance Educational Technology Engineering Engineering: Hands-on Film and Television Food and Beverages Foreign Languages Games and Tournaments Health and Fitness Law and Legal Issues Leadership Skills Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender (LGBT) Life Sciences

  10. SOSloanan opportunity to travel

  11. SOSloanan opportunity to travel

  12. SOSloan an opportunity to be involved with MIT as a whole MIT Spouses & Partners http://web.mit.edu/medical/spousesandpartners

  13. MIT Sloan People:

  14. International Community American Community SOSloan“A Worldwide Experience” 40 % • Travel the planet without getting out of Cambridge • Make friends from all over the world

  15. SOSloanan opportunity to have fun Weekly C-functions

  16. Why Should I Join& Can I Try It Out? • Chance to make friends from all over the world • Group activities are subsidized - usually no additional cost to you! • Access to SO forum (You can let us know when you arrive, post questions, and make some friends! ) • Good for professional networking • Fun social outlet! • Only $7.50 per month Try It Out Free For A Limited Time: Gain access to Sloan Space by emailing Julia Foresman Update your profile online (picture, info., etc.)

  17. How Do I Join? • Visit http://web.mit.edu/sos/ and click on “Join” • Payment of $120 for two years

  18. SO Schedule SO Lunch at Legal Seafood Tour of Boston Join Students at the Student Club Sessions Student Schedule Mock Class Lunch Faculty Speakers Student Club Sessions Today’s Agenda Community Reception to follow

  19. Tomorrow SO Open Discussion Open forum discussions about activities around Boston/Cambridge, housing and employment options, and we will offer some insights on how to transition into the MIT Sloan environment. Activities With Your Student: Students Academic Life Rotating Sessions Break-out Q&A Sessions

  20. Welcome to MIT Sloan…and Boston!

  21. What to Expect During the Two Years of Business School

  22. First Semester “The Core”Yes, you will see your SO! • International Workshop (only for International Students) • Pre-term / Orientation • Oceans and Teams • Classes: Economics, DMD, Accounting, OP, Communications, Finance/Marketing • Company presentations begin • SIP: Sloan Innovation Period (6/1/6) – leadership, theory and practice • Students begin applying for internships

  23. IAP – Independent Activities Period Life Sciences: Hands-on Literature Management and Entrepreneurship Miscellaneous Multicultural Activities Music Philosophy, Linguistics, and Cognitive Science Physical Sciences Physical Sciences: Hands-on Politics and Social Sciences Public Service and Community Outreach Religion and Ethics Special Events Teaching Skills Theater and Dance Visual Arts and Design Women's Issues Writing and Speaking Academic Skills and Resources Athletics and Exercise Boston and Cambridge Careers Computers: Hardware and Devices Computers: Software Computers: Web Design and Development Crafts, Hobbies, and Do-It-Yourself Economics and Finance Educational Technology Engineering Engineering: Hands-on Film and Television Food and Beverages Foreign Languages Games and Tournaments Health and Fitness Law and Legal Issues Leadership Skills Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender (LGBT) Life Sciences

  24. IAP Winter Recruiting Begins • Interview preparation for internships • First year on-campus interviews

  25. 2nd Semester Deciding on an Internship • More holidays: Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day • SIP/Spring Break Treks

  26. The Summer Internship • 8 – 12 weeks • Working hours

  27. 3rd Semester Full-Time Job Search Begins • On campus interviewing for second year students (full-time jobs) • Returning to solid friendships • SIP (Sloan Innovation Period)

  28. Ghana Vietnam Chile Brazil New Zealand Indonesia Nepal Russia Rwanda Argentina China South Africa G-LABGlobal Entrepreneurship Lab Second year students consult with entrepreneurial companies around the world.

  29. 4th Semester Celebrating the End! • Job Postings • SIP/Spring Break: 2 weeks to travel! • Getting ready to move • Spring Gala • Graduation trips: BVI • Commencement!

  30. Q & A

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