FPOP Counselor Application – MIT Department of Chemistry

Discover Chemistry: First Year Pre-Orientation Program

Thank you for your interest in becoming a counselor for the Chemistry FPOP!
We are excited to continue our FPOP and introduce Course V to first year students.

Through Discover Chemistry, students will gain exposure to chemistry and related opportunities at MIT and beyond. Together, we’ll introduce students to MIT Chemistry through interactive events and discussions with faculty, students, and alumni. The program highlights chemistry and related research, and introduces incoming first year students to MIT and Boston in a fun and exciting way!

The program will run Tuesday, August 22 – Sunday, August 27. If you are planning to move into a residence hall for Fall 2023, you will be permitted to move in early at no additional cost.

Please complete the following questions by Friday, March 31. If you have any questions, please contact Angelina Toro (toroaj@mit.edu), Madavin Vong (mvong@mit.edu) or Jennifer Weisman (jweisman@mit.edu).

Chemistry FPOP Counselor Application

Name *

Class Year *

2024

2025

2026

MIT Email *

Phone *

1. Why do you want to be a counselor for the Chemistry FPOP? *

2. What makes you an outstanding applicant for an FPOP counselor position? *

3. What activities have you been involved with at MIT? Please include activities with the Department of Chemistry as well. *

4. Please describe any research experience(s) at MIT. *

5. What do you view as the strengths of the Department of Chemistry, and how could these best be communicated to first year students? *

6. What activities (including lab activities) would you like to see as part of the Chemistry FPOP? *

7. At the end of the FPOP, what would you like the first year students to say about their experience? *

8. Did you participate in a FPOP as a first year? If so, please note the program. *

9. If you are not selected as a counselor, there will be opportunities to participate in the program in other ways, including attending day and evening events. Please note below if you would be interested in participating. *

10. FPOP counselors are expected to be available full-time (days and evenings) during the duration of the program. Planning will take place throughout the remainder of the spring term and summer, but student counselors do not need to be on campus during the summer term until the week of August 21. There will be prep sessions the week of August 21 and counselors will need to be available that week. If you need an early return to your residence hall, this will be provided at no cost. However, there is a fee for any students who are granted an early return but do not fulfill their FPOP obligation. (This fee also applies to students who move into housing earlier than their FPOP early arrival date.) Please type "I AGREE" in the field below to indicate you understand and agree to these obligations. *

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