International Students Organization Boston
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Contact Us +1 617 306 7828 | welcome@isoboston.com
Cultural Assimilation Program
This is a full school year cultural immersion program aimed at quickly and efficiently onboard our students into the new country for a deeper appreciation/ understanding of the local culture, history and social/ political landscape that one may not be exposed to in school. This is done through our comprehensive programming including monthly online session that covers recent major U.S. news headlines, preview of upcoming activities and associated backgrounds, as well as a broad spectrum of activities (over 20 activities) that include arts & cultural, sports, outdoor nature/historic walks, community services and guided tours.
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To bridge the distance between students and their families abroad, we have also created the monthly family newsletter and welcome families to join the monthly online session with students. Further, we included a weekly online consultation time for families and students, as well as serving as the students' emergency contact support.
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Service Period: 8/15/2024 - 5/15/2025
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Include ALL Arrival Support Services
Yes, our Cultural Assimilation Program Package include ALL Arrival Support Services listed below:
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Airport pick-up
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Choose ONE of the following:
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Housing assistance
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Two-night stay at four-star hotel (double room)​
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Home furnishing assistance
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Bank account/cell services set-up
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One-day Boston tour
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One-day Asian and American grocery store orientation​​
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Public transportation orientation
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Local Activities
From arts & culture, sports, outdoor activities, to fun & entertainments and community services, we got it all covered. Below are examples of the activities you will be participating in. These carefully crafted activities with multiple guided tours that we will arrange for you is truly the best and most efficient way to understand and experience the culture.
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Arts & culture (e.g., Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Institute of Contemporary Art)
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Sports (e.g., NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL)
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Outdoor activities (e.g., The Freedom Trail, Emerald Necklace, Frog Pond ice skating, Charles River Esplanade)
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Fun & entertainments (e.g., Puttshack mini-golf, Kings bowling and arcade)
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Community services (e.g., The Greater Boston Food Bank, Cradles to Crayons)
Note: All tickets are included in the program fee.
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Major Festive Celebrations
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas and more! You might have seen them in the movies, but have you experienced them yourself? Have you carved a pumpkin, dressed in costume, enjoyed a Thanskgiving turkey meal or exchanged Christmas presents put under a Christmas tree? These are festivities not to be missed and we are here to make sure you get to experience them all through a mix of participation in local activities and our own arranged celebrations!
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Monthly Family Newsletter and Online Information Session
Thanks to our parents and families, we get to study in this incredible city and have an experience of a lifetime! Let us keep that connection with our families back home through monthly family newsletter and online information session. Each month, we hold an online information session where we will share with families photos of the activities we participated in as well as information on the upcoming ones. In addition, we will also gather major news headlines for you so you are kept abreast of the current affairs in U.S. and Boston!
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Weekly Online Consultation
Away in a foreign country/ city, we understand both parents and students will have questions. We offer a weekly online check-in session to our students and families so all your questions can be addressed and you will have a peace of mind.
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Emergency Contact
While we hope you'll never be in an emergency situation, sometimes the unexpected happens so let us be here to support you. We are here to serve as your local emergency contact to help you navigate through the difficult situation.
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