Accepting an offer for a MISTI study abroad placement (whether exchange or direct enroll) is a commitment to both MISTI and to the host program. MISTI considers reneging your commitment in the absence of extenuating circumstances to be a serious ethical breach. Failure to honor your commitment to your host program may result in the forfeiture of your right to participate in future MISTI opportunities and/or other campus recruiting, including access to MIT’s online recruiting system, Handshake (per MIT Student Recruiting Rights and Responsibilities).
If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that prevent you from participating in the program, please follow the below processes and keep these questions in mind.