Boston Trivia
What home of the Green Monster is the oldest active baseball park in Major League Baseball?
Fenway Park
What age did MCPHS reach in 2023?
200 years old
What do kind of course schedule MUST I enroll in each semester?
A full-time schedule.
GRADUATE: 9 credits or more total; minimum of 6 credits in person
UNDERGRADUATE: 12 credits or more total; minimum of 9 credits in person
The American Revolution (War of Independence) started in this East Coast city?
Boston.
There was this thing about taxes, protests in the streets and throwing tea into the harbor!
What is the oldest subway system in the United States?
What is the "T"?
The first part of the "T" was built in 1897.
Which several city block neighborhood is home to 20+ healthcare, academic, research and cultural institutions, including MCPHS?
The Longwood Medical and Academic Area
What important requirement do I need to complete by September 2?
What is SEVIS Check-in?
Go to https://global.mcphs.edu.
Takes 10-15 minutes. Learn more in the Breakout Session
How many states make up the United States of America?
50 states
Boston hosts athletes from around the world at what event held every third Monday in April?
The Boston Marathon
This event, the oldest annual marathon, is held in April every year on the Patriots' Day holiday, which commemorates the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Also a holiday from classes!!
What student group comprises nearly 14% of the MCPHS student population?
International students community
I plan on traveling outside the U.S. next summer. What three documents should I check before I leave Boston?
Valid passport, unexpired I-20 with valid travel signature (less than a year old when you return) and a valid visa (except Canadians and Bermudans).
There is a certain exception for the valid visa requirement when traveling in neighboring countries, but you should check with your immigration advisor.
Over 5300!
Which neighbor of MCPHS was the victim of the largest art heist (theft) in history?
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
500 million dollars worth of paintings stolen in 1990. The museum still has empty spots on it's walls where the paintings were removed.
Can MCPHS students can participate in the following sports and recreational activities through the school: basketball, billiards, COF triathlon, dodgeball, flag football, Great Race Boston, kickball, Madden ‘15, outdoor soccer, softball, tennis, Texas hold ‘em poker, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball?
Yes, you can participate in these activities and more through the Colleges of the Fenway.
What is the first thing I should do before I accept an offer for any type of employment or volunteer position?
Make an appointment with your immigration advisor to discuss the opportunity and determine if can accept the job and apply for the appropriate work authorization.
What is the official language of the United States?
Trick question: We do not have an official language, but English has the most speakers overall.
However, there are 30+ different English accents and 3 dialects of English within the U.S. And in certain local areas of the U.S. the main language you hear may be Spanish, Navajo, or Mandarin, etc.