Boston Trivia
MCPHS Fun Facts
Immigration
100

This home of baseball in Boston is the oldest active baseball park in Major League Baseball. 

What is Fenway Park? 

100

MCPHS recently reached this celebrated age in 2023.

What is 200 years old? 

100

As an F-1 student, I can accept any unpaid position I find, because it is volunteer 

(Answer with true or false) 

False. 

Not all unpaid positions are volunteer. You must meet with your immigration advisor to determine if the position meets the regulatory requirements for volunteering. 

200

This public transit option is the oldest subway system in the United States.

What is the "T"?


The first part of the "T" was built in 1897. 

200

This several city block neighborhood is home to 20+ healthcare, academic, research and cultural institutions, including MCPHS. 

What is the Longwood Medical and Academic Area?

200
This requirement takes 10 minutes, but must be completed by every F-1 student with an new intial I-20. 

What is SEVIS Check-in? 

Go to https://global.mcphs.edu

300

Boston hosts athletes from around the world at this event (the oldest of its kind) held every third Monday in April. 

What is 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. 

300

This student group comprises nearly 14% of the MCPHS student population.

What is the international students community? 
300

I plan on traveling outside the U.S. next summer. I should make sure that I have these two things before my return date. 

What are a 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.

400

This neighbor of MCPHS was the victim of the largest art heist (theft) in history. 

What is 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.

400

MCPHS students can participate in the following sports and recreational activities through which organization: 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. 

What is the Colleges of the Fenway?

400

This 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. 

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