It is also a great way to unwind after a grueling schedule of coursework and research. We will make arrangements for somebody to meet you at the airport, on request. With over a hundred schools in the area, there are many opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. It's a beautiful city with great public transport and tons of fun stuff to do. But that's got more to do with how terrific this place is.
Most students live on-campus in their first year, and many continue to do so further.
There are ample dining facilities around the MIT campus.