MBA Orientation - 2018

(Optional) Join this reception organized by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule and sponsored by MIT Libraries. (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). Enjoy appetizers and drinks with fellow incoming graduate students. This year, the Hayden Library, with views of the Charles River and courtyard featuring sculptures accommodates this special social event.
Business casual dress code.
Open only to incoming graduate students.
Alcohol and admission require a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport).
Ticketed event. Max 1 ticket per person.

(Optional) Join this reception organized by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule and sponsored by MIT Libraries. (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). Enjoy appetizers and drinks with fellow incoming graduate students. This year, the Hayden Library, with views of the Charles River and courtyard featuring sculptures accommodates this special social event.
Business casual dress code.
Open only to incoming graduate students.
Alcohol and admission require a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport).
Ticketed event. Max 1 ticket per person.

Breakfast before the start of the day.

Breakfast before the start of the day.

Remarks from Sr. Associate Dean Jake Cohen and Student Senate Co-Presidents Jihee Lim and Ricardo Sutherland, MBA 2019

Remarks from Sr. Associate Dean Jake Cohen and Student Senate Co-Presidents Jihee Lim and Ricardo Sutherland, MBA 2019

Delivered by the MIT Leadership Center, this interactive session will provide you with an introduction to how Sloan approaches teaming and will offer Core teams a road map to use to help navigate your first conversations about how you want to work together. The session will engage and energize you to pay more attention and be more intentional about how you launch your Core teams and set you up for the most success possible.
Please note: Sit at your Core Team table for this session.

Proceed to your assigned classroom in E51 or E62

Proceed to your assigned classroom in E51 or E62

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

A chance to reflect on Orientation and go over tactical information about MIT systems. Discussion will be led by your cohort advisor who can answer any additional questions you may have!

Grab lunch in E51-Ting Foyer. Be sure to be at the Marriott Ballroom by 12:45pm for the start of the afternoon session, sit at any open table.

Grab lunch outside of classrooms in E62-2nd floor. Be sure to be at the Marriott Ballroom by 12:45pm for the start of the afternoon session, sit at any open table.

MBA Program Remarks

MBA Program Remarks

Participate in and celebrate the 30th annual Beer Game System Dynamics Simulation. The "Beer Game" is an experiential learning simulation designed to demonstrate a number of key principles of supply chain management and human behavior. Join your fellow incoming MBA and MSMS classmates for this exciting activity!

Participate in and celebrate the 30th annual Beer Game System Dynamics Simulation. The "Beer Game" is an experiential learning simulation designed to demonstrate a number of key principles of supply chain management and human behavior. Join your fellow incoming MBA and MSMS classmates for this exciting activity!

Celebrate the end of MBA Orientation with classmates, SO, Sloan faculty and staff members at the closing reception!

Celebrate the end of MBA Orientation with classmates, SO, Sloan faculty and staff members at the closing reception!

(Optional) Join this reception organized by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule. (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). All MIT graduate community members are invited to attend this celebratory event to welcome new and continuing graduate students, staff, faculty and other community members to campus and to develop connections in a supportive environment. This event will engage with issues that are particularly challenging to underrepresented students. New graduate students will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources and student organizations that are focused on graduate diversity and inclusion.
Please check back on the GSC website for a link to RSVP for this event.

(Optional) Join this reception organized by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule. (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). All MIT graduate community members are invited to attend this celebratory event to welcome new and continuing graduate students, staff, faculty and other community members to campus and to develop connections in a supportive environment. This event will engage with issues that are particularly challenging to underrepresented students. New graduate students will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources and student organizations that are focused on graduate diversity and inclusion.
Please check back on the GSC website for a link to RSVP for this event.

(Optional) Join this reception organized by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule. (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). All MIT graduate community members are invited to attend this celebratory event to welcome new and continuing graduate students, staff, faculty and other community members to campus and to develop connections in a supportive environment. This event will engage with issues that are particularly challenging to underrepresented students. New graduate students will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources and student organizations that are focused on graduate diversity and inclusion.
Please check back on the GSC website for a link to RSVP for this event.

(Optional) Join the rest of MIT GSC Orientation Schedule for pub crawl (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details).

(Optional) Join the rest of MIT GSC Orientation Schedule for pub crawl (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details).

(Optional) Join the rest of MIT GSC Orientation Schedule for pub crawl (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details).

Breakfast before the bus to Warren Center. Proceed to your Cohort meeting place: E62-223, E62-233, or E62-262. When your team is fully present, check in with the room advisor or your pilot.
Bus leaves PROMPTLY at 7:50 AM--Don't be late!
Reminder: Wear your cohort shirt, bring a water bottle, athletic shoes, change of clothes and a bathing suit (in case you decide to get wet). Pack your things in a bag or backpack and label all your items.
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am for 3 cohorts going off campus (meet in your Cohort meeting place: E62-223, E62-233, or E62-262).
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

For 3 cohorts going off campus, settle in and enjoy the trip
Map:http://cglink.me/d623d2639f2eae63d461b553521e131ea5ca62533dbce5f1e5e8040bfbb74e445

For 3 cohorts going off campus, settle in and enjoy the trip
Map:http://cglink.me/d623d2639f2eae63d461b553521e131ea5ca62533dbce5f1e5e8040bfbb74e445

Breakfast for 3 cohorts staying on campus.
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Breakfast: 8:15-8:50am for 3 cohorts staying on campus.
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Free Lunch Hour--chat with classmates or check your email, it is totally up to you. Lunch will be provided.
http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Free Lunch Hour--chat with classmates or check your email, it is totally up to you. Lunch will be provided.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO and the services they offer to MBA students.

Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO and the services they offer to MBA students.

Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO office and the services they provide MBA students.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.\

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Transition to E51

Transition to E51

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

(Optional) Fee involved. Register for boat cruise hosted by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule and meet other MIT graduate students (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). It's a dance party on a boat! Join the biggest grad student mixer of the year and meet both current and incoming students while enjoying a beautiful view of the Boston skyline.
All current and incoming students, as well as their spouses & partners are welcome but the event is not suitable for children. Admission and alcohol require a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport (any country). The bar accepts cash only. Dress to impress!
NOTE: Students in 3 cohorts going off-campus will not be back in time for this event

(Optional) Fee involved. Register for boat cruise hosted by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule and meet other MIT graduate students (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). It's a dance party on a boat! Join the biggest grad student mixer of the year and meet both current and incoming students while enjoying a beautiful view of the Boston skyline.
All current and incoming students, as well as their spouses & partners are welcome but the event is not suitable for children. Admission and alcohol require a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport (any country). The bar accepts cash only. Dress to impress!
NOTE: Students in 3 cohorts going off-campus will not be back in time for this event

(Optional) Fee involved. Register for boat cruise hosted by MIT GSC Orientation Schedule and meet other MIT graduate students (check the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for details). It's a dance party on a boat! Join the biggest grad student mixer of the year and meet both current and incoming students while enjoying a beautiful view of the Boston skyline.
All current and incoming students, as well as their spouses & partners are welcome but the event is not suitable for children. Admission and alcohol require a 21+ photo ID (US issued ID or passport (any country). The bar accepts cash only. Dress to impress!
NOTE: Students in 3 cohorts going off-campus will not be back in time for this event

Breakfast before the bus to Warren Center. Proceed to your Cohort meeting place: E62-223, E62-233, or E62-262. When your team is fully present, check in with the room advisor or your pilot.
Bus leaves PROMPTLY at 7:50 AM--Don't be late!
Reminder: Wear your cohort shirt, bring a water bottle, athletic shoes, change of clothes and a bathing suit (in case you decide to get wet). Pack your things in a bag or backpack and label all your items.
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am for 3 cohorts going off campus (meet in your Cohort meeting place: E62-223, E62-233, or E62-262).
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

For 3 cohorts going off campus, you will be participating in a series of outdoor activities designed to help you and your Core team achieve the goals for the day: work together and explore your team dynamics. While there will be a physical component to each activity, a theme for the day is challenge by choice.
Wear your cohort t-shirt and athletic (closed-toe) shoes, and pack your water bottle, change of clothes and a bathing suit (in case you decide to get wet). Pack this in a bag or backpack and label all your items.
Map:http://cglink.me/d623d2639f2eae63d461b553521e131ea5ca62533dbce5f1e5e8040bfbb74e445

For 3 cohorts going off campus, you will be participating in a series of outdoor activities designed to help you and your Core team achieve the goals for the day: work together and explore your team dynamics. While there will be a physical component to each activity, a theme for the day is challenge by choice.
Wear your cohort t-shirt and athletic (closed-toe) shoes, and pack your water bottle, change of clothes and a bathing suit (in case you decide to get wet). Pack this in a bag or backpack and label all your items.
Map:http://cglink.me/d623d2639f2eae63d461b553521e131ea5ca62533dbce5f1e5e8040bfbb74e445

For 3 cohorts going off campus, settle in and enjoy the trip
Map:http://cglink.me/d623d2639f2eae63d461b553521e131ea5ca62533dbce5f1e5e8040bfbb74e445

For 3 cohorts going off campus, settle in and enjoy the trip

Breakfast for 3 cohorts staying on campus.

Breakfast: 8:15-8:50am for 3 cohorts staying on campus.
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Proceed to the assigned E51 classroom
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Proceed to the assigned E51 classroom
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

NOTE: Complete the pre-reading before this session (click on 'Read More' below for 2 PDF links)
The centrality of the story to our personal and professional practice. In this session, you will join your Core teams to tell the story of a time when you spoke up for your values, describe how you did so, and assess the result you achieved. We will then share team findings in a review of what enabled your principled stance.

Pre-Readings:
1. A Tale of Two Stories: http://cglink.me/dc6a42e9d99f00106e3b485a91779cf22
2. Starting Assumptions: http://cglink.me/d4645c6ee93646045a41e9c11d50a5c30

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Free Lunch Hour--chat with classmates or check your email, it is totally up to you. Lunch will be provided.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Free Lunch Hour--chat with classmates or check your email, it is totally up to you. Lunch will be provided.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO office and the services they provide MBA students.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO and the services they offer to MBA students.

Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO and the services they offer to MBA students.

Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Introduction to the CDO office and the services they provide MBA students.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

The Communications faculty will introduce the concept of telling your story and the CDO will familiarize you with its office, programs, and services. This session will help you set expectations for both your own role and the CDO's in your career development and recruiting process. There will be a break halfway through this session.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Transition to E51-3rd Floor
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Transition to E51-3rd Floor
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

You will participate in a simulation that examines the values, norms, and customs of two distinct cultures. The activity illustrates how a lack of understanding and perspectives can lead to misconceptions, breakdown in communication, and counterproductive attitudes and behavior. Group discussion focuses on reducing misunderstandings and increasing positive interaction through cooperation.

Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Transition to E51-3rd Floor
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(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/]. Strongly recommended for new international grad students and their families to attend. Come meet the ISO and your peers, as well as listen to important information from MIT Police and Emergency Management! Some current students and spouses/partners will also be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Appetizers will be served. Registration required.
NOTE: Students in 3 cohorts going off-campus will not be back in time for this event

(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/]. Strongly recommended for new international grad students and their families to attend. Come meet the ISO and your peers, as well as listen to important information from MIT Police and Emergency Management! Some current students and spouses/partners will also be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Appetizers will be served. Registration required.
NOTE: Students in 3 cohorts going off-campus will not be back in time for this event

(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/]. Strongly recommended for new international grad students and their families to attend. Come meet the ISO and your peers, as well as listen to important information from MIT Police and Emergency Management! Some current students and spouses/partners will also be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Appetizers will be served. Registration required.

Breakfast before the start of Orientation
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Breakfast before the start of Orientation
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Welcome remarks from MIT Sloan Dean David Schmittlein; MBA Faculty Director Rodrigo Verdi; MBA Program Assistant Dean Maura Herson
Map:http://cglink.me/d69527d2227d64b1765bffae3bc99c72f53b8789bf1a9bd86daac96f1910e4267

Welcome remarks from MIT Sloan Dean David Schmittlein; MBA Faculty Director Rodrigo Verdi; MBA Program Assistant Dean Maura Herson
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Introduction to MIT Sloan Leadership model by Prof. Nelson Repenning
Map:http://cglink.me/d69527d2227d64b1765bffae3bc99c72f53b8789bf1a9bd86daac96f1910e4267

Introduction to MIT Sloan Leadership model by Prof. Nelson Repenning
Map:http://cglink.me/d69527d2227d64b1765bffae3bc99c72f53b8789bf1a9bd86daac96f1910e4267

Proceed to the E51 or E62 classroom for your Cohort
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Proceed to the E51 or E62 classroom for your Cohort
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Proceed to your assigned classroom where you will meet your Cohort classmates, Cohort Advisor, and Pilots
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Proceed to your assigned classroom where you will meet your Cohort classmates, Cohort Advisor, and Pilots
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Proceed to your assigned classroom where you will meet your Cohort classmates, Cohort Advisor, and Pilots
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Proceed to your assigned classroom where you will meet your Cohort classmates, Cohort Advisor, and Pilots
Map:http://cglink.me/d3d3160b44bcb63bacad8dfd4b660df082959e356e018f462ce205081708022

Proceed to your assigned classroom where you will meet your Cohort classmates, Cohort Advisor, and Pilots
Map:http://cglink.me/da6b65b3511b59f57ddf3ca555d874771a4e12421dff868e839eca4bb1d54f32

Sit at the table assigned to your Core team, enjoy lunch and use the question prompts on the table to get to know your Core teammates. Your Pilot will visit your team during the lunch
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Sit at the table assigned to your Core team, enjoy lunch and use the question prompts on the table to get to know your Core teammates. Your Pilot will visit your team during the lunch
Map:http://cglink.me/d69527d2227d64b1765bffae3bc99c72f53b8789bf1a9bd86daac96f1910e4267

Walk to E51-3rd Floor classrooms and proceed to the assigned classroom for your Cohort
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Walk to E51-Wong Auditorium.
NOTE: No food/drinks allowed inside Wong Auditorium
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Walk to E51 and proceed to the assigned E51 classroom or auditorium for your Cohort
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This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Culture is a top reason students come to MIT Sloan. The people – purpose-driven, diverse, collaborative, down-to-earth – are the centerpiece of this culture. Student Life director Catherine Gamon and a panel of current students offer their perspectives and challenge you to consider how you will contribute.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Two sections offered at different times according to cohort assignment.
Culture is a top reason students come to MIT Sloan. The people – purpose-driven, diverse, collaborative, down-to-earth – are the centerpiece of this culture. Student Life director Catherine Gamon and a panel of current students offer their perspectives and challenge you to consider how you will contribute.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Two sections offered at different times according to cohort assignment.
This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

(Optional - Session for SOs) Join the Significant Others of Sloan Club (SOS Club) for an informational panel where representatives from various MIT Departments and Clubs will be present to provide information about the services offered to SO's as part of the Sloan Community.
NOTE: If you haven't already, help your significant other/partner stay in touch with what is happening at Sloan by registering them. Complete this form [https://mysloan.mit.edu/offices/sl/Pages/significantOthers.aspx] so they can receive a Sloan Login. Once they have a login, your SO will be able to access SloanGroups (with student-level privileges) where they will have access to information about events, activities, and clubs at Sloan.
If your SO has a Sloan login, they can register for this session here [http://cglink.me/r397885].
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Proceed to E51-Wong Auditorium.
NOTE: No food/drinks allowed inside Wong Auditorium
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Walk up to E51-3rd Floor classrooms and proceed to the assigned classroom for your Cohort
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Proceed to the assigned E51 classroom or auditorium for your Cohort

Culture is a top reason students come to MIT Sloan. The people – purpose-driven, diverse, collaborative, down-to-earth – are the centerpiece of this culture. Student Life director Catherine Gamon and a panel of current students offer their perspectives and challenge you to consider how you will contribute.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

Two sections offered at different times according to cohort assignment.
Culture is a top reason students come to MIT Sloan. The people – purpose-driven, diverse, collaborative, down-to-earth – are the centerpiece of this culture. Student Life director Catherine Gamon and a panel of current students offer their perspectives and challenge you to consider how you will contribute.
Map:http://cglink.me/d543f6b1d12e3e97ef6ecb5ed1a1d7114326ca389716d568357ce6ed56a99f4e

Two sections offered at different times according to cohort assignment.
This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

This session will introduce you to some frameworks to consider during your time at Sloan. Your cohort advisor will also discuss resources across Sloan and MIT that will contribute to your success as an MBA student.
Map:http://cglink.me/dcd3a1c9a79ec31e5e5af16e1a69d7b6d958c22ec5b3fe9ceea5439c415277123

(Optional - Session for SO) Encourage your SO to attend this networking reception to meet fellow incoming SOs and returning SOs. Your SO should register for this event on SloanGroups. If they don't have a Sloan login, you can complete this form [https://mysloan.mit.edu/offices/sl/Pages/significantOthers.aspx] so they can receive a Sloan Login.
If your SO has a Sloan login, they can register for this session here [http://cglink.me/r397887].
Reception sponsored by SOS Club and MBA Program Office

(Optional - Session for SO) Encourage your SO to attend this networking reception to meet fellow incoming SOs and returning SOs. Your SO should register for this event on SloanGroups. If they don't have a Sloan login, you can complete this form [https://mysloan.mit.edu/offices/sl/Pages/significantOthers.aspx] so they can receive a Sloan Login.
If your SO has a Sloan login, they can register for this session here [http://cglink.me/r397887].
Reception sponsored by SOS Club and MBA Program Office

(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for this OneMIT reception. Get to know incoming graduate students from across MIT departments/schools while sharing a meal.

(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for this OneMIT reception. Get to know incoming graduate students from across MIT departments/schools while sharing a meal.

(Optional) RSVP on the GSC website [https://gsc.mit.edu/orientation/2018/] for this OneMIT reception. Get to know incoming graduate students from across MIT departments/schools while sharing a meal.

(Highly recommended) Come join MIT President Reif and your fellow students in ushering in a year of academic and social excellence hosted by MIT Senior Administration. Due to venue capacity & audience size, this event is limited to incoming graduate students only.

(Highly recommended) Come join MIT President Reif and your fellow students in ushering in a year of academic and social excellence hosted by MIT Senior Administration. Due to venue capacity & audience size, this event is limited to incoming graduate students only.

(Highly recommended) Come join MIT President Reif and your fellow students in ushering in a year of academic and social excellence hosted by MIT Senior Administration. Due to venue capacity & audience size, this event is limited to incoming graduate students only.

(Optional) Join the Graduate Welcome Picnic! Collect your Orientation swag from the GSC and other MIT resources, and make new friends. All incoming students, & incoming spouses & partners and children are welcome!

(Optional) Join the Graduate Welcome Picnic! Collect your Orientation swag from the GSC and other MIT resources, and make new friends. All incoming students, & incoming spouses & partners and children are welcome!

(Optional) Join the Graduate Welcome Picnic! Collect your Orientation swag from the GSC and other MIT resources, and make new friends. All incoming students, & incoming spouses & partners and children are welcome!

(Optional) Whether you are coming to MIT with children and are curious to meet other MIT families, or you are simply a student who remains young at heart, the family carnival is a great time. Its your chance to get a "selfie" with the beloved MIT Mascot Tim the Beaver. The event is open to children, spouses & partners.

(Optional) Whether you are coming to MIT with children and are curious to meet other MIT families, or you are simply a student who remains young at heart, the family carnival is a great time. Its your chance to get a "selfie" with the beloved MIT Mascot Tim the Beaver. The event is open to children, spouses & partners.

(Optional) Whether you are coming to MIT with children and are curious to meet other MIT families, or you are simply a student who remains young at heart, the family carnival is a great time. Its your chance to get a "selfie" with the beloved MIT Mascot Tim the Beaver. The event is open to children, spouses & partners.