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Ready to learn about the intellectual breadth of MIT's extended community and to explore an educational field in greater depth? Read this section to learn more about what's available to you.
- Academic Societies: Associated with MIT major departments, these societies provide a means for you to network with others who share similar interests and/or professional goals. Becoming involved with societies can help you connect with students and faculty in your major and can help you hone communication skills, build leadership skills and solidify your career choices. Visit the Community page of the MIT web site for a list of links to academic society web sites.
- Undergraduate Seminars: Participating in a seminar can provide you with a great introduction to a specialized topic and can be a means for you to learn more about an interest that you don't have time to study in depth. Seminars provide you with a chance to get to know faculty members in informal, working relationships. They are offered during the fall and spring terms. For more information on seminars each term, check out the Undergraduate Seminars Bulletin that is published twice a year or browse the on-line seminar descriptions.
- Independent Activities Period (IAP): During this four-week period in January, when you are freed from the rigors of regularly scheduled classes, you can explore some of the things you're interested in but don't have time for during the regular academic year. IAP is a time to learn in a relaxed, more informal environment. There are more than 600 activities and approximately 100 for-credit subjects to participate in. If you have skills or knowledge that you'd like to share with others, consider organizing an activity or teaching a class during IAP. Check out the IAP web site for complete information.
- Cross-Registration: In order to explore a given subject or field beyond the offerings of the MIT curriculum, you may cross-register at another institution. Read more in the Academics section of this site.
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP): You can work alongside faculty and researchers, participating in each phase of research activity. Read more in the Research section of this site.
- Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP): Sophomores who are majoring in engineering gain practical experience and an understanding of what is required to transition into and succeed in the "real world." Read more in the Careers & Jobs section of this site.
- MIT International Science & Technology Initiatives (MISTI): MISTI provides you with opportunities to participate in intensive professional internships in companies, research laboratories, and universities in China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Singapore. You are expected to prepare beforehand by studying the language and culture of the host country. Read more in the Careers & Jobs section of this site.
- Go Global: A subsection of the MIT Global website that provides information on all of the various gloabl opportunities available to MIT students.
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