MIT Alumni Association helps members stranded abroad

Kevin Mendonsa | Apr 9, 2020, 04:00 IST

Mangaluru: The alumni association of Manipal Institute of Technology, which has about 52,000 alumni spread across the globe, has come up with an initiative to help alumni of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), who are pursuing their higher studies abroad.
“The initiative has got a positive response from many of our alumni, and they have expressed their willingness to help any MITians stranded in foreign countries,” said M Vijaya Kini, associate director, alumni, public and international relations, MIT.
MIT recently sent an email to all alumni, especially those who are pursuing their higher studies abroad. Since all college accommodations are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they need to find a place to stay, till the situation returns to normalcy. “We asked the alumni who are stranded abroad to get in touch with the office in Manipal, so that they can be put in touch with other alumni working in those countries. The response is satisfactory so far,” said Kini.
Most MIT alumni pursue their higher education in the US, followed by Australia, Europe and Japan. Kini said that a majority of the youngest alumni are in the US, and those who have come forward to offer help are also in the US.
MIT has several renowned alumni, who are making their mark in several areas.