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Get Going

What do before your MISTI journey begins

We know you’re eager to start impacting the world, and we’re ready to help. Before you hop on that plane, you’ll need to make sure you have all the boxes checked, from filling out the right forms to making sure you have the right travel documents. And if you have questions, just ask!

Your Checklist

The key steps you need to complete before your MISTI adventure.

Health & Safety

We are dedicated to ensuring your security and wellbeing while abroad, with resources for everything from health insurance to emergencies.

Travel & Logistics

Your MISTI program manager will be your main guide and resource for your specific experience, here are some basics on passports, accommodations, and more.

General Requirements

Each MISTI program has different prerequisites for academic courses and language ability—learn more about yours.

Explore MISTI Programs

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MIT-Africa Programs

Global Teaching Labs: South Africa, Botswana, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Ghana, & Rwanda

Internships available in Africa

  • Africa
  • Global Teaching Labs
  • Internships
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MIT-Australia and New Zealand Program

Internship and study abroad program available in Australia or New Zealand

  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-Belgium Program

  • Belgium
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-Chile Program

Intern or teach in Chile, Peru, or Uruguay

  • Chile
  • Global Teaching Labs
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-China Programs

Intern or study abroad in Hong Kong or Taiwan

  • China
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-Denmark & Scandinavia Program

Teach in Norway

Intern in Denmark and Norway

  • Denmark & Scandinavia
  • Global Teaching Labs
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-France Program

  • France
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-Germany Program

  • Germany
  • Internships
  • Global Teaching Labs
  • Study Abroad
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MIT-India Program

Global Teaching Labs: Bhutan & India

Intern in South Asia: India &  Nepal

  • India
  • Global Teaching Labs
  • Internships

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