Is there a fee to attend FIP?
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No, there is no charge to attend FIP. (Please click here to find out more about how FIP receives donations to sustain the program.)
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My parents are traveling with me. Can I hang out with them during FIP?
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Unfortuantely, no. A huge part of FIP is the relationships that form among the FIPers; therefore, we want incoming students to be with each other, without their parents, for as much time as possible. The best thing your parents can do is let you enjoy...
How do I get from the airport in Boston to Harvard? Can I get a ride?
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You have a few options here. You can get a car service like Lyft or Uber, a taxi, or you can take public transportation. If you are travelling alone, you can request that a FIP leader greet you at the airport and take a bus and the T (the subway) with...
Should I bring all my stuff for the entire year?
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If you are travelling alone to Boston/Harvard, yes, you should bring everything. However, if there is somewhere you can keep some of your stuff during FIP (with family or friends) that's great, too, especially if you have a huge amount of things. You...
How does move-out day work at the end of FIP?
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Move-in logistics are still yet to be determined but please check back at a later time when the College has confirmed dates and logistical plans! In a typical year, bright and early on move-in day, all FIPers will be place their belongings into several...
I'm anxious to reserve a spot in FIP. When can I sign up?
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Registration will open during the Summer. Please watch this page for updates about when the form will go live!
I didn't get an invitation to sign up for FIP, but I think I meet the criteria to be a participant. What should I do?
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Occasionally, international students (and U.S. residents who have studied most of their lives overseas) do not receive FIP invitations from the Admissions Office. This can happen for a number of innocuous reasons. If you think you qualify for FIP, please...
I have dietary restrictions. Will FIP be able to accomodate me?
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Yes. On the Registration Form we will ask you about any dietary restrictions that you may have. The Food Committee will make sure to order food accordingly.
Can I participate in other pre-orientation programs along with FIP?
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You may not participate in any other pre-orientation program nor work opportunity, since they all take place at the same time. If you are torn and have questions about whether FIP is the right program for you, please feel free to reach out to us at fip...
How are upperclassmen involved in FIP?
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In FIP, we use a kinship system. There are about three upperclass leaders to every ten FIPers, and we call these groups "families." We mean that pretty literally; FIP families are all about care, nurturing, support, and connection, and your FIP "parents"...