Category: Alumni updates

Ling-Chih Kao (2011-2014) It’s been a year since I left MIT and moved to San Diego for my husband’s new job. The first few months were tough as we tried to get our bearings and figure out a new routine. Though this is my fourth big move in the US, I found it more difficult…

Carla Rivas (Cambridge 2008–2010)  It’s been almost 5 years since my husband and I left MIT. After a great experience there, we came back to Mexico. I went back to figure skating, a sport I practiced at MIT, and maybe my greatest passion. I sought a job, but I got pregnant of my first child,…

Adrielle Stapleton (Boston 2011–2014) Hi all! This year took us to Bonn, Deutschland. It’s my turn to learn about the real expat experience – I am working hard to learn German, meet people and make a new routine here! I took my first trips to Paris and Berlin in the fall, and this spring I…

Update from Gisella Landi (at MIT January 2004–)  We arrived in Boston on January 2004 and we are still living in town. These have been 10 years full of experiences and learning. And snow. And Sun. Our two daughters were born here, my eldest is a second grader and the youngest is in her first…

Update from Shruti Garg (At MIT August 2011–June 2013) I was in MIT from Aug 2011 to June 2013 while my spouse pursued MBA from Sloan. I am in Bay Area, California these days and I miss the warmth of S&P, the welcoming culture of MIT and transportation of Boston. I gave birth to my…

Update from Linee Yeo (at MIT 2005-2010) My husband was at MIT from 2005 to 2010, and we have since moved back to Singapore. It was such a great experience working with Jennifer from spouses&partners, and through her, I met many other lovely people in the MIT community. I am still a stay-at-home-mom to my…

Find updates and photos from members of our group. We’d love to hear from you too! Keep in touch. Update from Mihir Sarkar & Sharmila Ganguly (at MIT 2005-2012) We were at MIT from 2005 to 2012. Mihir was a grad student at the Media Lab; Sharmila translated a book on Dadaism for MIT Press during…

Find updates and photos from members of our group. We’d love to hear from you too! Keep in touch. Above: A family-friendly happy hour was held on April 17 in Stata for MIT current spouses, couples, and Boston area alumni members of MIT spouses&partners. Pictured above: (Front Row, left to right) Carly Inkpen, Jennifer Recklet Tassi, Mansi…