Special factors must be considered when students are required to travel abroad for international projects.

Resources for supporting this process include:

• The Global Theme Team (GTT) and the Student Safety Abroad Team (SSAT) comprise many offices that send MIT students abroad on global opportunities, including:
  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
  • Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG)
  • D-Lab
  • MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI)

  These offices have expertise and experience in supporting students going abroad, and can help and advise you. For those interested in specific countries/regions, contact MISTI (617-258-0385) for more information.

• The ICC sponsors regular information sessions presented by the GEO and MISTI that discuss sending students abroad. Please check for upcoming and past information sessions.

• Please review our sections on travel safety and security, registering your travel, and health, and our top five health and safety pre-travel tips for students.