Weekly Wednesday Meeting in-person

These weekly meetings are organized by the MS&PC staff and volunteers for the spouses and partners of MIT students, scholars, staff, and faculty.  If it is your first time attending a meeting, please come at 1:45 p.m. so the staff can meet you and explain our meeting format.

What should you expect on a Wednesday: 

• Expect things to start at 2 pm and finish around 4 pm, you can leave earlier if there is a need.
• Expect a specific topic or activity. Our meeting topics include invited guest speakers, games, art projects, and small group conversations.
• Expect some hands-on activities.
• Expect an opportunity to chat in pairs.  
• Expect an excellent opportunity to practice speaking English in a friendly environment. All levels of English fluency are welcome. We value participation, not perfection!
• Expect to see babies and children. Kids are welcome! Please be sure to bring a toy or activity that your child will enjoy.

Please enter the E23 basement from the E25 atrium. You can access the basement by either the stairs or elevators.  When you are at the basement level, follow the signs to Room 009.

September topics: 

September 13: Introduction to MIT campus + walking tour around campus

September 20: MIT Medical

September 27: International Student Office and International Scholars Office

October topics:

October 4: MIT Police

October 11: Cultural Coffee Hour - Cultural adjustment

October 18: Foliage Tour at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

October 25: Halloween, Pumpkin carving