Annually, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which fell on Monday September 24th this year. For most MAIA students, this year was the first time celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival away from home and without family. To ease the homesickness somewhat, Student Advisors put together an evening for the students to celebrate together. After dinner, most of the MAIA student population convened in the atrium where they enjoy

Students explored traditional Indian culture through Henna Tattoos coupled along with a sweet treat, ice cream! Students arrived early to pick their seats at the table. They gained an alternative perspective of tattoo culture based on the Indian tradition of Mendhi Ceremonies. Henna is a plant that grown in the tropical climates of Australia, Africa, and South Asia. The henna plant has been used as a dying agent for centuries. The plant holds a dying quality that last for d

This past Sunday, 25 MAIA students with SA Leah and SA Sam headed over to the lovely Berlin Orchards in Berlin, Massachusetts. From the farm shop, a hayride brought us into the orchards. The act of picking apples directly off the tree seems to encapsulate the American experience, especially in the autumn months. But fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd, and Mother Nature did not let us forget. However, a temperature of 90 degrees and brilliant sunshine did not

Today, MAIA faculty, staff, and students formally convened the first session of English Table during lunchtime. English Table gives students a chance to practice their language skills in an informal, easy-going environment, and to interact with faculty and staff. About ten students and five members of the MAIA team participated in today's inaugural meeting. All comers were excited by the program's popularity. "It was a huge success," says Director of Student Services Racha

MAIA welcomes new students during the opening ceremonies in the atrium. We also welcome back returning students from last spring! Looking forward to an exciting new year!