

The Big E Festival!
This was a hot and humid week at MAIA! To celebrate the beginning of Fall, this week, a group of seven students and two student advisors went to explore, "New England's great state fair," The Big E. The Big E is the biggest fair on the United States' East coast and features foods and goods from all six New England states! Students were able to learn more about American culture by trying regional foods, playing games, and seeing local farm animals. At the festival, students we

Geocaching and Dumpling Festival
This weekend, MAIA students got out into the community for some great local events! On Saturday, students visited a local nature trail, and on Sunday enjoyed some delicious treats at a Dumpling Festival in Boston. Fall in New England is all about the beautiful changing leaves and spending time outside. MAIA is located close to some amazing state parks and nature trails, which our students got the chance to explore this weekend. While walking through woodland trails and spendi


Apple Picking and King Richard's Faire
Students got a true introduction to the fall season in New England with two exciting events this week: a trip to Apple Picking at the nearby Berlin Orchards, and to King Richard's Faire! First on the calendar was the King Richard's Faire, a unique event that took students inside the world of the Renaissance Era. Exciting performances and activities like archery and knife throwing were enjoyed by the seven students who joined SA Brianna on the trip. The students practiced thei


KTV Karaoke Nights
These first two weeks at MAIA have our 160 students busy with orientation, their first week of classes, adjusting to life in a new country, and of course, homework. Luckily, they were given two great opportunities to relax and have some fun at our Friday night KTV karaoke nights! Students showed off their singing skills alongside music videos from the U.S., China, and around the world! Last week, our students were greeted with a classic American summertime treat, ice cream! U


MAIA Welcomes New Students
During opening ceremonies on September 8th, MAIA staff welcomes and introduces themselves to the new students. We look forward to a great year ahead!