I would like to apply to the program, but I have limited experience teaching programming courses, should I still apply?

Yes! You should definitely still apply to our program. MIT AITI is open to all levels of experience.

Is MIT AITI open to MIT employees or non-MIT students?

Currently, MIT AITI is only open to MIT students. Over the next year, MIT AITI will be reviewing its policy regarding MIT employees and non-MIT students, so please check back in 2006!

Is there an information session planned for the Spring 2005 application process?

There is no information session planned as of yet. Keep visiting the website for the latest news and updates.

What are the summer dates planned for visiting the three countries?

There are no final dates chosen yet, but here are tentative dates:
Kenya/Ghana: mid-June to mid-July; Ethiopia: mid-July to mid-August

Is there a role for MIT alums who are interested in helping out?

MIT AITI is definitely open to the idea of including the entire MIT community. Please apply for the program and we will notify you if our policy changes.

I would like to apply to the program, but I'm not sure about my summer plans, should I still apply?

Yes! You should definitely still apply to our program. The earliest commitment you will have to make is the first week of March. Once you commit to the program in early March, you cannot take back your acceptance.

I would like to apply to the program, but I'm currently taking a semester off, should I still apply?

Yes! You should definitely still apply to our program. We will notify you soon if our policy changes.

Are recommendations required for the application?

No, recommendations are not required.

How much exactly is the "generous stipend" that MIT AITI participants are provided with?

The stipend is different every year, but students generally return from Africa spending none of their own money. The stipend is designed to allow students to travel, eat without worrying about money, and return with some gifts.

*NEW!!* Do I need to get any vaccinations before I go or take any pills while I am teaching in Africa?

Please refer to the following document for more information.

MedicalInfo.pdf

What countries does MIT-AITI visit each year?

Currently, our program visits three African countries: Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana.

How much do I have to pay to participate in this program?

You do not have to provide any funds if you want to participate in the program.

MIT-AITI provides all of the funding for the trip which covers:

• Flights
• Accommodations

You are also provide funding to cover all living expenses. This is usually enough to cover:

• Food
• Transportation
• Travelling/Vacationing costs
• Miscellaneous Expenses

Do I have to be course 6 to particpate?

No. We accept students from all majors!

I have little to no programming experience, am I still eligible?

Yes, you can still apply to our program and tell us exactly why you would like to participate. Often, we are open to new suggestions and ideas.

I am a graduate student interested in the AITI program, can I still apply?

Yes, we take both graduate and undergraduate students on our program every year.

Will I still be eligible even though I will have graduated by the time the program starts?

Yes, we want to give all MIT students the opportunity to participate in this program. If you cannot committ for any special reason after the summer is over, please explain your situation to us.

What are the dates for the AITI program?

The duration of the program is 6 full weeks in one of the African countries.

Unfortunately, we do not finalize exact program dates until after all the interviews.

Each year, we try to plan the trips as best as we can around our candidates' availability. In the past, we have usually had the program implemented during the first 6 weeks of the summer, the middle 6 weeks of the summer and the final 6 weeks of the summer. Hopefully, there is a chance you can still go even if you have other committments during your summer!